Golmud Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
GOQ
ICAO Code
ZLGM
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Golmud Airport is a regional airport in Qinghai province, China, serving Golmud city and surrounding areas. It operates from a single terminal serving domestic flights within China.

Golmud Airport
Elevation: 2845 m
36.4006, 94.7861

Terminal Guide for Golmud Airport #

The airport features a single passenger terminal with standard domestic facilities: check‑in counters, security screening and a small departures area. All passenger movements occur within this single terminal building.

Getting to and From Golmud Airport #

Access to the airport is primarily by road; taxis and private cars are the most common way to reach Golmud city and nearby towns.

  • Taxi / private car: Taxis are the main onward transport and are commonly used between the airport and Golmud city.
  • Car rental: Rental cars may be available in the city; availability at the airport can be limited.
  • Buses / coaches: Regional bus services may operate on limited schedules-check local listings.
  • Driving: The airport is road‑accessible; travel times depend on destination and road conditions.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Golmud Airport #

Facilities are focused on domestic passengers and include basic food and drink options, restrooms and seating. Extensive retail, lounges or 24‑hour services are unlikely.

  • Lounges: Not typically available at smaller regional airports.
  • Food and drink: Small cafés or kiosks and vending machines.
  • Wi‑Fi / charging: Wi‑Fi availability varies; charging points may be limited.
  • Accessibility / storage: Basic accessibility assistance can generally be arranged; luggage storage is uncommon.

Weather & Climate near Golmud Airport #

Climate

Golmud Airport's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 25°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-16° -2°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-12°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-7°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -1°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 14°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
24%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
30%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 25°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

71 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 12°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-10°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -15°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-15° -1°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight