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Gaoqi
Gaoqi (ZSAM/XMN) serves Xiamen, China. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 59 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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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
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.250 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.250 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- 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
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required. 72/144-hour transit visa exemption at some airports.
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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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).