Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport
Qingdao (Jiaozhou), Shandong Province (China)
IATA: TAO ICAO: ZSQD
Longest Active Runway
11,811 ft
3,600 meters
Field Elevation
30 ft
9 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
36.3620°, 120.0882°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#46 in China
Among 264 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#389 Worldwide
Top 5.2% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#6297 MSL
Top 86.3% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+18.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,811 ft (3,600 m). It ranks as the #46 longest runway in China and #389 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 11,811 ft (3600m) | 197 ft (60m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 17/35 | 11,811 ft (3600m) | 148 ft (45m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yantai Penglai International Airport (Yantai) | YNT | 88.8 NM (164.5 km) | 11,155 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)