Airport code: LXA

Location: It is located in Gonggar County, Shannan Region, Tibet, about 98 kilometers (about 61 miles) south of Lhasa.

Brief intro: Lhasa Gonggar Airport is one of the civil airports with the highest altitude (about 3,937,007 yards) in the world. It has a 4,000-meter (about 4,374 yards) long airstrip. Its runway, around 4000meters (4374 yards) is the longest one in China, which can handle many large types of big aircrafts landing and taking-off. Domestic airlines using Lhasa Gonggar Airport can operate flights to Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Chongqing, Xian, Xining, Kunming, Diqing and Chamdo Region. One international airline connects Katmandu and Lhasa.

Facilities
There are ticketing service hall, departures hall and baggage claim area on the 1st Floor; while on the 2nd Floor you will find the Waiting Hall, restaurants and shops.

Service
Airport inquiries phone: 0891-6182220

Airport Transportation: See our detailed information on Lhasa transportation.

Related link: Website of Lhasa Gonggar Airport (Chinese version only)

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