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    "addressCountry": "China",
    "addressLocality": "Delingha"
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  "airlines": [
    "China Eastern Airlines",
    "China Express Airlines",
    "Sichuan Airlines"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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  "city": "Delingha",
  "code": "HXD",
  "connection_tips": "Delingha Airport (HXD) is a critical high-altitude aviation facility situated at an elevation of 2,860 meters (9,383 feet) in China\u2019s Qinghai Province. For travelers, the most important connection tip is recognizing its status as one of the world\u2019s highest civilian airports; passengers are strongly advised to move slowly upon arrival and carry warm clothing to mitigate potential altitude sickness and the plateau's variable temperatures. Commercial service is headlined by China Eastern and China Express, providing essential domestic links to regional hubs like Xining (XNN) and Lanzhou (LHW) using narrow-body jets such as the Boeing 737. Ground transportation is well-supported via a dedicated free airport shuttle bus that synchronizes with all flight arrivals for the 55-minute journey into downtown Delingha.\n\nTaxis are also readily available for a direct 30-minute link to the Delingha Railway Station. Within the modern 4,400-square-meter terminal, travelers have access to essential amenities including well-appointed VIP lounges and a dedicated children\u2019s nursery. Arriving at the airport at least 2 hours before your departure is highly recommended to comfortably navigate the thorough security screening and check-in processes common in high-altitude hubs.\n\nThe facility also plays a vital role in supporting the region\u2019s massive solar energy and mining sectors. Always confirm your flight status via the airline\u2019s app, as plateau weather can lead to short-notice schedule adjustments. HXD remains a professional and highly efficient entry point into the resource-rich Qaidam Basin.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check ahead for limited amenities and operating hours.",
    "Delingha Airport serves the high-altitude Qinghai Plateau.",
    "Carry warm clothes and move slowly on arrival at altitude.",
    "China Eastern and China Express provide the main domestic links.",
    "Xining and Lanzhou are the usual connecting hubs."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "HXD",
  "icao": "ZLDL",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 37.125286,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": 97.268658,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Delingha Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PEK",
      "name": "Beijing Capital International"
    },
    {
      "code": "GOQ",
      "name": "Golmud Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Delingha Airport, identified by the IATA code HXD and ICAO code ZLDL, is a significant high-altitude aviation facility serving Delingha City, the capital of the Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province, China. Situated at a staggering elevation of 2,860 meters (9,383 feet) above sea level, it stands as one of the highest civilian airports in the world. Since its opening in June 2014, the airport has functioned as a critical gateway to the Qaidam Basin, a vast arid region known for its unique geological formations and rich mineral resources.\n\nThe airport features a modern passenger terminal spanning approximately 4,400 square meters, designed to provide a high-efficiency environment for travelers in the challenging plateau climate. Classified as a 4C-level facility, the terminal is equipped with essential traveler amenities including integrated check-in counters, well-appointed VIP rooms, and a dedicated children's nursery area. The airport's infrastructure is anchored by a 3,000-meter runway specifically engineered to accommodate modern narrow-body jet aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A319, which are the primary vessels used to navigate the thin air of the Qinghai highlands.\n\nFlight operations at Delingha are primarily supported by domestic carriers including China Eastern Airlines and China Express Airlines, which maintain regular scheduled connections to major provincial hubs such as Xining and Lanzhou. These flights are fundamental for the regional economy, connecting the remote industrial and energy extraction sites of Haixi with the national transport network. Ground transportation is well-developed, with the airport providing a free shuttle bus service to downtown Delingha, located approximately 29 kilometers away. Additionally, local taxi services provide efficient access to the Delingha Railway Station, ensuring the airport is well-integrated with the region's high-speed rail and road infrastructure.",
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