Qamdo Bamda Airport


Qamdo Bamda Airport, also known as Changdu Bangda Airport, is an airport serving Qamdo, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is located in the village of Bamda.

Background

At an elevation of above sea level, Qamdo Airport was formerly the highest airport in the world. It was surpassed by Daocheng Yading Airport, with an elevation of, on 16 September 2013. It has a very long runway, at, a necessary feature due to the reduction in engine and lift performance that aircraft are subject to at altitude, requiring higher than normal lift-off speeds and therefore longer take-off runs.
The airport is 2.5 hours by road from the county seat of Qamdo.
Runway repairs took place in 2007 and 2013 after decay from the weather. Construction of a new 4,500-meter-long runway has been completed, and the original 5,500-meter-long runway has been closed.

Airlines and destinations