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Lhasa Gonggar Airport
Lhasa Gonggar Airport (ZULS/LXA) serves Shannan (Gonggar), China. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (09L/27R, 09R/27L). Field elevation is 11713 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: ZULS
- Name: Lhasa Gonggar Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- 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: N/A
- 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
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- 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
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Tibet Travel Permit required.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- 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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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).
- Does ZULS require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Lhasa Gonggar Airport.