Qingdao

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport

ZSQD

385

Flights/Day

20:24

Local Time

Shanghai

Timezone

30ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

ZSQD

MVFR

5°C

Overcast • 6kt • 3mi • 1028.00"

Observed: 12:00 UTC

MVFR — Marginal Visual: Reduced visibility, minor delays possible.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

20:00

CLR

02:00 BECMG

CLR

04:00 BECMG

CLR

09:00 BECMG

CLR

13:00 BECMG

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 20:00 local time

About Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport

Qingdao's Yellow Sea location brings marine influence. Generally moderate conditions with occasional fog.

Is Qingdao Airport turbulent?

Qingdao sits on China's eastern coast, facing the Yellow Sea. The airport experiences typical northern Chinese weather: cold winters with occasional dust events, humid summers with thunderstorms. Typhoons occasionally affect the region, though Qingdao is farther north than the typical storm track.

Coastal location on the Yellow Sea
Cold winters with occasional dust storms
Less typhoon exposure than southern Chinese airports

How does Qingdao's coastal location affect flights?

Sea fog can develop when warm air moves over the cool Yellow Sea, particularly in spring and early summer. The maritime influence moderates temperatures but adds visibility challenges. Winter cold fronts from Siberia occasionally bring strong winds and snow.

When is the best time to fly from Qingdao?

Autumn (September-October) offers pleasant conditions with minimal fog. Summer brings humidity and occasional thunderstorms. Winter is cold but generally flyable. Spring sea fog can reduce visibility. Qingdao is relatively reliable year-round.

Is turbulence at Qingdao dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Qingdao?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 48

Flight	Destination	Departure	Aircraft	Forecast
QW9777 Qingdao Airlines	PVG	20:25 Local	airbus a320-214	Forecast
CA4294 Air China Ltd	CTU	20:25 Local	--	Forecast
SC4647 Shandong Airlines	KUL	20:25 Local	--	Forecast
QW9851 Qingdao Airlines	DLC	20:25 Local	airbus a320-214	Forecast
SC4713 Shandong Airlines	NBS	20:25 Local	--	Forecast
MU5517 China Eastern Airlines	HRB	20:35 Local	--	Forecast
QW9851 Qingdao Airlines	DLC	20:40 Local	--	Forecast
SC4807 Shandong Airlines	WNZ	20:40 Local	--	Forecast
CZ3610 China Southern Airlines	CAN	20:40 Local	--	Forecast
QW9797 Qingdao Airlines	CSX	20:40 Local	--	Forecast
QW925 Qingdao Airlines	SGN	20:45 Local	airbus a320-271n	Forecast
CZ8664 China Southern Airlines	CGQ	20:45 Local	--	Forecast
SC4711 Shandong Airlines	SHE	20:45 Local	--	Forecast
CZ5822 China Southern Airlines	CSX	20:50 Local	--	Forecast
HO2286 Juneyao Airlines	WNZ	20:50 Local	--	Forecast
CA1572 Air China Ltd	PEK	20:55 Local	--	Forecast
MF8066 Xiamen Airlines	JJN	20:55 Local	--	Forecast
MU5590 China Eastern Airlines	PVG	21:00 Local	airbus a320-251n	Forecast
MU5517 China Eastern Airlines	HRB	21:00 Local	airbus a321-211	Forecast
MU5512 China Eastern Airlines	PVG	21:05 Local	airbus a320-251n	Forecast
A67108 Air Travel	KMG	21:05 Local	airbus a320-251n	Forecast
9C8704 Spring Airlines	NGB	21:05 Local	airbus a320-214	Forecast
SC4079 Shandong Airlines	BKK	21:05 Local	--	Forecast
MU6174 China Eastern Airlines	PVG	21:05 Local	--	Forecast
SC4845 Shandong Airlines	CKG	21:10 Local	boeing 737-85n	Forecast
9C8704 Spring Airlines	NGB	21:10 Local	--	Forecast
A67108 Air Travel	KMG	21:10 Local	--	Forecast
QW9851 Qingdao Airlines	DLC	21:15 Local	--	Forecast
JD5122 Beijing Capital Airlines	HAK	21:15 Local	--	Forecast
MU5517 China Eastern Airlines	HRB	21:15 Local	--	Forecast
A67108 Air Travel	KMG	21:15 Local	--	Forecast
QW9797 Qingdao Airlines	CSX	21:15 Local	--	Forecast
QW9927 Qingdao Airlines	KUL	21:15 Local	airbus a320-271n	Forecast
8L9710 Lucky Air	TFU	21:20 Local	--	Forecast
JD5122 Beijing Capital Airlines	HAK	21:20 Local	--	Forecast
SC4915 Shandong Airlines	NGB	21:20 Local	--	Forecast
QW9927 Qingdao Airlines	KUL	21:20 Local	--	Forecast
QW9927 Qingdao Airlines	KUL	21:25 Local	airbus a320-271n	Forecast
JD461 Beijing Capital Airlines	MEL	21:30 Local	--	Forecast
HO1200 Juneyao Air	PVG	21:35 Local	airbus a320-214	Forecast
HO1200 Juneyao Air	PVG	21:40 Local	airbus a320-214	Forecast
G54520 China Express Air	JUZ	21:45 Local	--	Forecast
HO1200 Juneyao Airlines	PVG	21:55 Local	--	Forecast
GS6512 Tianjin Airlines	UYN	22:00 Local	embraer e190lr	Forecast
JD5918 Beijing Capital Airlines	SYX	22:00 Local	--	Forecast
MU6936 China Eastern Airlines	HGH	22:10 Local	--	Forecast
GS6512 Tianjin Airlines	UYN	22:10 Local	--	Forecast
HO2016 Juneyao Air (Fuping Dried Persimmon Livery)	WUX	22:15 Local	airbus a320-214	Forecast