International hub · Qingdao, China
Qingdao Jiaodong International
- Elevation
- 30 ft
- Coordinates
- 36°22′N 120°05′E
- Local time
- Asia/Shanghai
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Field information
ZSQD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Qingdao Jiaodong International (ZSQD/TAO) has 2 runways; the longest, 16/34, is 11,811 ft (3,600 m) of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at ZSQD, 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
Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
Elevation
30 ft
Position
36.3620, 120.0882
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Slots
Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)
Runways · ZSQD
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 11,811 ft (3,600 m) | 197 ft | concrete | Lighted |
| 17/35 | 11,811 ft (3,600 m) | 148 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at ZSQD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Qingdao Jiaodong International (ZSQD / TAO) in Qingdao, China, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ZSQD 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 ZSQD
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 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.
- 02
Ground Handling at ZSQD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at ZSQD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at ZSQD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ZSQD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to ZSQD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ZSQD: 36° 21′ 43″ N 120° 5′ 17″ E; elevation 30 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Qingdao
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Qingdao. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ZSQD.
- 06
Cargo Operations at ZSQD
Support for freighter operations into ZSQD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where ZSQD sits in the network
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Operating into ZSQD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Qingdao Jiaodong International — one desk for the whole trip.