International hub · Xiamen, China

Xiamen/Gaoqi

ZSAMXMN
Elevation
59 ft
Coordinates
24°33′N 118°08′E
Local time
Asia/Shanghai

Photo: Noj Han · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Field information

ZSAM runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Xiamen/Gaoqi (ZSAM/XMN) has one runway, 05/23, 11,155 ft (3,400 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at ZSAM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

  • Country

    China

    CN

  • Municipality

    Xiamen

  • Elevation

    59 ft

  • Position

    24.5439, 118.1275

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · ZSAM

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
05/2311,155 ft (3,400 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at ZSAM.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Xiamen/Gaoqi (ZSAM / XMN) in Xiamen, China, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ZSAM is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at ZSAM

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – China

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of China. Applicable permit lead times for China are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for China are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at ZSAM

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at ZSAM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at ZSAM

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ZSAM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to ZSAM

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ZSAM: 24° 32′ 38″ N 118° 7′ 39″ E; elevation 59 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Xiamen

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Xiamen. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ZSAM.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at ZSAM

    Support for freighter operations into ZSAM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where ZSAM sits in the network

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Operating into ZSAM?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Xiamen/Gaoqi — one desk for the whole trip.

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