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Qiemo Yudu Airport

Qiemo, China

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Qiemo Yudu Airport

Qiemo, China

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Desert gateway serving Qiemo in Xinjiang, China.

Location

Qiemo, China

Qiemo Yudu Airport (IATA: IQM, ICAO: ZWCM) is a small regional airport serving Qiemo County in the Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture of Xinjiang, China. Situated in one of the most remote areas of the Tarim Basin, the airport provides essential air connectivity to a region otherwise difficult to access by land. The airport primarily handles domestic routes connecting Qiemo to major Xinjiang hubs such as Ürümqi, supporting local passengers, government travelers, and resource-sector workers. Its operations reflect the broader Chinese government initiative to improve air infrastructure across remote western China.

Terminals

The airport features a small, single terminal building suited to low passenger volumes typical of a remote regional facility.

Getting to & from

Ground transport into Qiemo city center is limited, primarily consisting of taxis and arranged private transfers.

Airlines here

China Southern Airlines operates or has operated routes through this airport, connecting Qiemo to Ürümqi and other domestic destinations.

Notable facts

›Located in the Tarim Basin, one of the most arid and remote regions of China.
›Serves Qiemo County, a historic stop along the ancient Silk Road.
›Part of China's broader initiative to expand aviation access across Xinjiang.
›The airport's elevation reflects the high desert terrain of the region.
›Limited scheduled flights make advance booking essential for travelers.

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Qiemo Yudu Airport is an airport that serves Qiemo Town in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. Located roughly 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) northwest of the town, the airport has a 4,500-square-metre (48,000 sq ft) terminal and a runway that measures 2,800 metres (9,200 ft). It replaced another airport serving the town, which has a shorter runway, on 19 December 2016. China Southern Airlines offers flights to Ürümqi via Korla.

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