Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA): Codes, Runways & Location
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (IATA: LXA · ICAO: ZULS) is a large airport serving Shannan (Gonggar), China. It lies at 29.2980° N, 90.9120° E, 11713 ft (3570 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lhasa Gonggar International Airport
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Shannan (Gonggar) in China. It is identified by the IATA code LXA and the ICAO code ZULS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 11713 ft (3570 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) about 156 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lhasa Gonggar International Airport
Where is Lhasa Gonggar International Airport located?
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport is located in Shannan (Gonggar), China. Its coordinates are 29.2980° N, 90.9120° E.
What is the airport code for Lhasa Gonggar International Airport?
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport has an IATA code of LXA and an ICAO code of ZULS.
How long is the runway at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport?
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport's longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Lhasa Gonggar International Airport have?
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is Lhasa Gonggar International Airport a major airport?
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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