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Gaoqi (ZSAM/XMN) — Xiamen, China

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.25
Runways
05/23
Elevation
59 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 7/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: ZSAM
  • Name: Gaoqi
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 24.544001
  • Longitude: 118.127998
  • Elevation: 59 ft
  • Country: China
  • Municipality: Xiamen
  • IATA Code: XMN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Distance from City: 5.2 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 11155 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.250 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 126.250 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.xiagc.com.cn/enweb/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx CNY 38/ton
  • Parking Fee: CNY 22/ton per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: CNY
  • Remarks: Fees set by CAAC. International and domestic rates differ. Slot coordination mandatory.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Supplied by CNAF (China National Aviation Fuel). Into-plane service at all commercial airports.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required. 72/144-hour transit visa exemption at some airports.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Strict slot control enforced by CAAC. ATC congestion common. Chinese language proficiency may be required for domestic sectors.

Airport Services

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China Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 5d Landing: 10d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 96 hours (4 working days) minimum
  • Landing Lead Time: 5 working days (minimum), regardless of flight type
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require CAAC permit and PLA (military) clearance. Very restrictive, 10-15 days processing typical.

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Active NOTAMs

M3061/26
critical
Only runway closed
RWY05/23 CLSD DUE TO MAINT,EXCEPT EMERGENCY ALTN.
2026-10-22 17:45 UTC 2026-10-29 21:30 UTC
M2924/26
critical
Only runway closed
RWY05/23 CLSD DUE TO MAINT,EXCEPT EMERGENCY ALTN.
2026-10-13 17:45 UTC 2026-10-29 21:30 UTC
M2890/26
critical
Only runway closed
RWY05/23 CLSD DUE TO MAINT,EXCEPT EMERGENCY ALTN.
2026-10-11 17:30 UTC 2026-10-29 21:30 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at ZSAM?
The tower frequency at Gaoqi is 118.25 MHz.
What fuel is available at ZSAM?
Gaoqi offers Jet A-1.
Does ZSAM require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Gaoqi (China). Permit details for China
Where is ZSAM located?
Gaoqi (ZSAM) is located in Xiamen, China.
What is the IATA code for ZSAM?
The IATA code for Gaoqi is XMN.
Does ZSAM have an ILS approach?
Yes, Gaoqi has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 05/23.
Is ZSAM a port of entry?
Yes, Gaoqi is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.