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Lhasa Gonggar Airport - Airport Information
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About Lhasa Gonggar Airport
Overview
Lhasa Gonggar Airport serves the Tibet Autonomous Region, situated in Shannan (Gonggar), China at a high elevation of 11,713 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the challenging Tibetan plateau region, connecting this remote area with other parts of China.
Flying Conditions
The extreme elevation of 11,713 feet MSL presents significant performance considerations for aircraft, requiring careful weight and performance calculations. High-altitude airports like Lhasa Gonggar demand enhanced pilot awareness of reduced air density and its impact on aircraft systems and lift generation.
Notable Features
With two substantial runways - one 13,123 feet and another 11,811 feet long - the airport supports a range of aircraft operations despite its challenging geographic location. The airport's coordinates at 29.298001, 90.911951 place it in a mountainous terrain environment, which introduces complex wind and orographic weather patterns.
Approach Considerations
Pilots should be prepared for potential significant wind variations between runways 09L/27R and 09R/27L due to the surrounding terrain. The substantial runway lengths provide operational flexibility, but crews must remain vigilant about high-altitude approach and landing performance parameters.
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