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Lhasa Gonggar Airport (ZULS/LXA) — Shannan (Gonggar), China

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.25
Runways
09L/27R, 09R/27L
Elevation
11,713 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: ZULS
  • Name: Lhasa Gonggar Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 29.298
  • Longitude: 90.911949
  • Elevation: 11713 ft
  • Country: China
  • Municipality: Shannan (Gonggar)
  • IATA Code: LXA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09L/27R

  • Designation: 09L/27R
  • Dimensions: 4000x45m
  • Surface: ASPH
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 09R/27L

  • Designation: 09R/27L
  • Dimensions: 3600m
  • Surface: Concrete
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.250 MHz
  • Ground: 121.650 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Lhasa ATC / CAAC regional
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW per CAAC tariff
  • Parking Fee: Based on MTOW and duration
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: CNY
  • Remarks: Lhasa Gonggar. Elev 11713ft. High-altitude.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: CNAF. Daytime only typically.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Tibet Travel Permit required.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: Not recorded
  • Curfew End: Not recorded
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: High-altitude. Morning ops preferred.

Airport Services

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China Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 5d Landing: 10d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 96 hours (4 working days) minimum
  • Landing Lead Time: 5 working days (minimum), regardless of flight type
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require CAAC permit and PLA (military) clearance. Very restrictive, 10-15 days processing typical.

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Active NOTAMs

U4938/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
WIP WI FLW AREA: 1. 300 M-1,170M EAST OF RWY10L THR,105M-150M NORTH OF RWY10L/28R CL. 2. 335 M-1,200M WEST OF RWY28R THR,105M-150M NORTH OF RWY10L/28R CL. 3. 1,090M-2,805M EAST OF RWY10R THR,105M-130M NORTH OF RWY10R/28L CL.
2026-10-27 16:00 UTC 2026-12-31 15:59 UTC
U4822/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
BIRD FLOCKS MIGRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AROUND AD: 1.1 MIGRATION OF BIRD FLOCKS WILL TAKE PLACE CENTERED AT ARP WITH RADIUS OF 3KM, HEIGHT: 0M-300M(TRUE HEIGHT). 1.2 MIGRATION OF BIRD FLOCKS WILL TAKE PLACE CENTERED AT ARP WITH RADIUS BTN 3KM TO 13KM. HEIGHT: 800M-3,000M(TRUE HEIGHT). 2. MOVE F…
2026-10-20 10:10 UTC 2026-11-30 15:59 UTC
U3987/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
WIP WI FLW AREA: 1. 320M-400M WEST OF RWY28R THR,110M-180M NORTH OF RWY10L/28R CL.
2026-08-21 16:01 UTC 2026-11-21 15:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

ZURK Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base 84 NM VQBT Bathpalathang Airport 105 NM VQPR Paro 138 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at ZULS?
The tower frequency at Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 118.25 MHz.
What fuel is available at ZULS?
Lhasa Gonggar Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does ZULS require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Lhasa Gonggar Airport (China). Permit details for China
Does ZULS require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
Where is ZULS located?
Lhasa Gonggar Airport (ZULS) is located in Shannan (Gonggar), China.
What is the IATA code for ZULS?
The IATA code for Lhasa Gonggar Airport is LXA.
How long is the runway at ZULS?
The main runway at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (09L/27R) measures 4000x45m.
Is ZULS a port of entry?
Yes, Lhasa Gonggar Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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