Medium airport · Shiquanhe, China
Ngari Gunsa Airport
Situated at 4,274 m (14,022 ft) above sea level, Gunsa Airport is the fifth highest airport in the world after Daocheng Yading Airport, Qamdo Bamda Airport, Shigatse Tingri Airport and Garze Kangding Airport. Its IATA code is NGQ. Its ICAO code is ZUAL. It has 1 runway, longest 14,764 ft (ASP). Elevation 14,022 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Shiquanhe, China |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NGQ |
| ICAO code | ZUAL |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 14,764 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 14,022 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 32.0979° N, 80.0540° E |
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What Ngari Gunsa Airport is known for
Situated at 4,274 m (14,022 ft) above sea level, Gunsa Airport is the fifth highest airport in the world after Daocheng Yading Airport, Qamdo Bamda Airport, Shigatse Tingri Airport and Garze Kangding Airport.
History
It started operations on 1 July 2010, becoming the fourth civil airport in Tibet after Lhasa, Nyingchi, and Qamdo airports. Construction began in May 2007 and cost an estimated 1.65 billion yuan (241.22 million U.S. With the opening of Shigatse Peace Airport in October 2010, the five airports, coupled with the Qinghai–Tibet railway and a network of roads, are expected to increase tourism to scenic and holy sites in Tibet.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Ngari Gunsa Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Gangotri National Park · India · 87.9 miles away
- Valley of Flowers National Park · India · 98.0 miles away
- Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks · India · 98.1 miles away
- Nanda Devi National Park · India · 116.7 miles away
- Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary · India · 124.6 miles away
- Great Himalayan National Park · India · 124.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ngari Gunsa Airport?
Situated at 4,274 m (14,022 ft) above sea level, Gunsa Airport is the fifth highest airport in the world after Daocheng Yading Airport, Qamdo Bamda Airport, Shigatse Tingri Airport and Garze Kangding Airport.
What is the airport code for Ngari Gunsa Airport?
Ngari Gunsa Airport — its IATA code is NGQ and its ICAO code is ZUAL.
Where is Ngari Gunsa Airport located?
Ngari Gunsa Airport serves Shiquanhe, China. Its coordinates are 32.0979° N, 80.0540° E.
What is the history of Ngari Gunsa Airport?
It started operations on 1 July 2010, becoming the fourth civil airport in Tibet after Lhasa, Nyingchi, and Qamdo airports. Construction began in May 2007 and cost an estimated 1.65 billion yuan (241.22 million U.S.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#300545
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngari_Gunsa_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.