Golog Maqên Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
GMQ
ICAO Code
ZLGL
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Golog Maqên Airport (Golog Yushu region) is a regional airport in Qinghai province serving high‑altitude areas in the Tibetan Plateau. It operates from a single terminal serving domestic flights to nearby regional hubs.

Golog Maqên Airport
Elevation: 3787 m
34.4181, 100.3011

Terminal Guide for Golog Maqên Airport #

The airport uses one terminal building with the usual passenger flow areas-check‑in, security and a modest departure hall. Because of its regional role and remote location, the terminal is compact and walkable end‑to‑end.

Getting to and From Golog Maqên Airport #

Transport options are limited; taxis and private hires are the usual ways to reach surrounding towns and transport hubs. Travel times can be long in this high‑altitude, sparsely populated region.

  • Taxi / private car: Primary onward transport for most passengers.
  • Car rental: Availability may be limited-reserve in advance if needed.
  • Buses / coaches: Services may be sparse and seasonal; verify local schedules.
  • Driving: Distances to larger towns can be significant; allow extra time for mountain roads.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Golog Maqên Airport #

Expect essential passenger facilities only: restrooms, a small café or kiosk and limited seating. Services are basic due to the airport’s remote, high‑altitude location.

  • Lounges: Unlikely.
  • Food and drink: Small café or vending options.
  • Wi‑Fi / charging: Connectivity and charging points may be limited or intermittent.
  • Accessibility: Arrange assistance in advance; luggage storage is usually not available.

Weather & Climate near Golog Maqên Airport #

Climate

Golog Maqên Airport's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -22°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (524 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -22°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-22° -3°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -18°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-18°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-12°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-7°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 11°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
16°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -15°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-15°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -21°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-21° -1°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
9.7h daylight