Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (IATA: RKZ · ICAO: ZURK) is a large airport serving Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China. It lies at 29.3509° N, 89.2992° E, 3782 ft (1153 m) above sea level.
Overview of Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Xigazê (Samzhubzê) in China. It is identified by the IATA code RKZ and the ICAO code ZURK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 5000 m (16404 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 surface: concrete. The field elevation is 3782 ft (1153 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) 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 ≈ 5,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base
Where is Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base located?
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base is located in Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China. Its coordinates are 29.3509° N, 89.2992° E.
What is the airport code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base?
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base has an IATA code of RKZ and an ICAO code of ZURK.
How long is the runway at Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base?
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base's longest runway is about 5000 m (16404 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base have?
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base a major airport?
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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