Airport code
LXA — Lhasa Gonggar Airport
LXA is the IATA code for Lhasa Gonggar Airport, an airport serving Shannan (Gonggar), China. Its ICAO code is ZULS, and it operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 29.2978, 90.9119 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 11713 ft (3570 m).
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About Lhasa Gonggar Airport
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport also known as Lhasa Konggar International Airport is the airport serving Lhasa, the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China. It is about 97 kilometres (60 mi) to Lhasa and about 62 kilometres (39 mi) southwest of the city in Gyazhugling, Gonggar County of Shannan.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LXA |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | ZULS |
| Airport name | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
| City | Shannan (Gonggar) |
| Country | China |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 29.2978 |
| Longitude | 90.9119 |
| Elevation | 11713 ft (3570 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 13,123 ft (4,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Lhasa Gonggar Airport?
The IATA code for Lhasa Gonggar Airport is LXA.
What is the ICAO code for Lhasa Gonggar Airport?
The ICAO code for Lhasa Gonggar Airport is ZULS.
Where is LXA airport located?
Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) is located in Shannan (Gonggar), China.
What time zone is LXA in?
Lhasa Gonggar Airport operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to LXA?
The nearest airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) is Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) in Xigazê (Samzhubzê), about 155 km away.
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