Airport code
DIG — Diqing Airport
DIG is the IATA code for Diqing Airport, an airport serving Diqing (Shangri-La), China. Its ICAO code is ZPDQ, and it operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 27.7936, 99.6772 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 10761 ft (3280 m).
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About Diqing Airport
Diqing Shangri-La Airport is an airport serving Shangri-La City, Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. The airport does not have any taxiways, requiring planes landing there to backtaxi to the terminal building.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | DIG |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | ZPDQ |
| Airport name | Diqing Airport |
| City | Diqing (Shangri-La) |
| Country | China |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 27.7936 |
| Longitude | 99.6772 |
| Elevation | 10761 ft (3280 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,647 ft (3,550 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Diqing Airport?
The IATA code for Diqing Airport is DIG.
What is the ICAO code for Diqing Airport?
The ICAO code for Diqing Airport is ZPDQ.
Where is DIG airport located?
Diqing Airport (DIG) is located in Diqing (Shangri-La), China.
What time zone is DIG in?
Diqing Airport operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to DIG?
The nearest airport to Diqing Airport (DIG) is Ninglang Luguhu Airport (NLH) in Ninglang, about 110 km away.
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