Yushu Batang Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
YUS
ICAO Code
ZLYS
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Yushu Batang Airport (in Qinghai/Tibetan Plateau region) is a high‑altitude regional airport serving Yushu Prefecture. It mostly handles domestic flights and seasonal tourism traffic. Facilities and flight schedules can be affected by mountain weather and high‑altitude conditions.

Yushu Batang Airport
Elevation: 3906 m
32.8364, 97.0364

Terminal Guide for Yushu Batang Airport #

A single small terminal building handles all passenger functions-check‑in, security and boarding are centrally located. Passenger amenities are modest and oriented to short stays; expect simple food and drink options and limited retail.

Getting to and From Yushu Batang Airport #

Transport options are typically taxis, pre‑arranged hotel transfers and occasional shuttle services; travel times to Yushu town vary due to mountainous roads and can be 30-90 minutes.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Yushu Batang Airport #

Facilities are basic: a few kiosks or cafés, seating, restrooms and limited charging points. Wi‑Fi availability may be limited and often requires SMS verification. Medical facilities are minimal-seek medical attention in town for serious issues; advise your airline in advance if you need assistance.

Tips for Yushu Batang Airport #

  • Yushu Batang Airport is at high altitude-check health advice if you are sensitive to altitude changes and monitor flight status for weather interruptions.
  • Ground transfers to town can take longer than expected due to mountainous roads-allow extra time for connections.
  • Services are basic; bring necessary medications and essentials as local options may be limited immediately outside the airport.

Weather & Climate near Yushu Batang Airport #

Climate

Yushu Batang Airport's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Winter) - Subarctic (Dry Winter) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (509 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -18°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-18°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -14°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-14°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -9°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-9°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5° 10°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
17°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
18°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 10°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-12°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -17°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-17°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
9.9h daylight