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Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (ZURK/RKZ) — Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China
At a glance
- Runways
- 07/25, 09/27
- Elevation
- 3,782 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Data Complete
32 of 52 points
Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
0/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
3/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: ZURK
- Name: Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Military
- Latitude: 29.3519
- Longitude: 89.311401
- Elevation: 3782 ft
- Country: China
- Municipality: Xigazê (Samzhubzê)
- IATA Code: RKZ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 3000x11m
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 5000x60m
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- 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: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
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.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers ZURK. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- Does ZURK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (China). Permit details for China
- Where is ZURK located?
- Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (ZURK) is located in Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China.
- What is the IATA code for ZURK?
- The IATA code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base is RKZ.
- How long is the runway at ZURK?
- The main runway at Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (07/25) measures 3000x11m.