Large airport · Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base
Shigatse (Rikaze) Peace Airport, Shigatse Heping Airport, or Shigatse Air Base, is a dual-use military and civilian airport serving Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet Autonomous Region, China. Its IATA code is RKZ. Its ICAO code is ZURK. It has 2 runways, longest 16,404 ft (CON). Elevation 12,408 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China |
|---|---|
| IATA code | RKZ |
| ICAO code | ZURK |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 16,404 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 12,408 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 29.3509° N, 89.2992° E |
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What Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base is known for
Shigatse (Rikaze) Peace Airport, Shigatse Heping Airport, or Shigatse Air Base, is a dual-use military and civilian airport serving Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
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- Jigme Dorji National Park · Bhutan · 111.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base?
Shigatse (Rikaze) Peace Airport, Shigatse Heping Airport, or Shigatse Air Base, is a dual-use military and civilian airport serving Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
What is the airport code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base?
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base — its IATA code is RKZ and its ICAO code is ZURK.
Where is Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base located?
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base serves Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China. Its coordinates are 29.3509° N, 89.2992° E.
How high is Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base?
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base sits at 12,408 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#44122
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shigatse_Peace_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.