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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -22° - -3° -18° 3 mm partly cloudy 60% 2.4 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.0h
February Poor -18° - 0° -15° 5 mm partly cloudy 58% 3.3 m/s 1.0 moderate 10.8h
March Acceptable -12° - 4° -9° 12 mm partly cloudy 55% 3.5 m/s 1.5 high 11.8h
April Good -7° - 8° -3° 25 mm partly cloudy 51% 3.4 m/s 1.9 very high 12.9h
May Acceptable -2° - 11° 2° 60 mm partly cloudy 58% 3.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.8h
June Acceptable 2° - 14° 6° 99 mm overcast 67% 2.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.3h
July Good 4° - 16° 9° 111 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.1h
August Good 3° - 16° 8° 91 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.3h
September Acceptable 0° - 12° 4° 82 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.3 m/s 1.7 very high 12.3h
October Acceptable -6° - 7° -2° 30 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.4 m/s 1.2 high 11.2h
November Acceptable -15° - 2° -11° 4 mm partly cloudy 59% 2.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.2h
December Acceptable -21° - -1° -16° 2 mm partly cloudy 59% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 9.7h