Factos
World-Records
Aeroporto Comercial na Maior Altitude
4,411
meters above sea level
Daocheng Yading Airport in Sichuan, China sits at 4,411 meters above sea level, making it the world's highest commercial airport.
Explicação
Opened in 2013, Daocheng Yading Airport surpassed Qamdo Bamda as the highest commercial airport. Passengers arriving from low-altitude cities may experience altitude sickness symptoms. The airport provides supplemental oxygen in the terminal building and medical staff are on standby. Flight operations are restricted to specific aircraft types certified for high-altitude performance.
Fonte: CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China)