Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
Shannan (Gonggar), CN 🇨🇳 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
ZULS
IATA
LXA
Elevation
11713 ft
Region
CN-54
Local Time
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GPS Code: ZULS
Local Code: Not available
Location: 29.298001° N, 90.911951° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Medium Airport
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Airport Routes
Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) offers 50 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Tibet Airlines, Air China, Sichuan Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Shannan (Gonggar) include Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l, Chengdu Tianfu Int'l, Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l, Xi'an Xianyang Int'l and Xining Caojiabu.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l (CKG) 6
- Chengdu Tianfu Int'l (TFU) 6
- Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l (CTU) 4
- Xi'an Xianyang Int'l (XIY) 3
- Xining Caojiabu (XNN) 3
- Kunming Changshui Int'l (KMG) 3
- Wuhan Tianhe (WUH) 2
- Mianyang Nanjiao (MIG) 2
- Luzhou (LZO) 2
- Golmud (GOQ) 1
- Ba Tong (YUS) 1
- Beijing Capital Int'l (PEK) 1
Newly Discovered
- Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l (CKG) new
- Qamdo Bangda (BPX) new
- Nanchong (NAO) new
- Chengdu Tianfu Int'l (TFU) new
- Wuhan Tianhe (WUH) new
- Zhengzhou Xinzheng Int'l (CGO) new
- Beijing Capital Int'l (PEK) new
- Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l (CTU) new
- Yibin (YBP) new
- Dazhou Jinya (DZH) new
- Xi'an Xianyang Int'l (XIY) new
- Xining Caojiabu (XNN) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Lhasa Gonggar AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tibet Airlines
TBA
/ TV
|
21 | 512 | 21 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Air China
CCA
/ CA
|
3 | 79 | 3 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Sichuan Airlines
CSC
/ 3U
|
5 | 72 | 5 | Jan 27, 2026 |
Chengdu Airlines
UEA
/ EU
|
4 | 54 | 4 | Jan 30, 2026 |
China Eastern
CES
/ MU
|
4 | 42 | 4 | Jan 27, 2026 |
Lucky Air
LKE
/ 8L
|
4 | 39 | 4 | Jan 30, 2026 |
West Air
CHB
/ PN
|
5 | 30 | 5 | Jan 27, 2026 |
China Southern Airlines
CSN
/ CZ
|
1 | 6 | 1 | Oct 20, 2025 |
XiamenAir
CXA
/ MF
|
1 | 4 | 1 | Sep 25, 2025 |
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Himalaya Airlines
HIM
/ H9
|
2 | 3 | 2 | Oct 20, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
09L/27R |
13123 ft | 148 ft | ASPH | Active Lighted |
09R/27L |
11811 ft | - ft | Concrete | Closed |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| GND | Ground Control | 121.65 MHz |
| TWR | Tower | 118.25 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are readily available outside the arrivals hall. The trip to downtown Lhasa takes about 60-90 minutes. Fares are typically fixed, costing around 200-300 CNY. It is highly recommended to confirm the price with the driver before beginning the journey. Shared taxis are also a common and more economical option.
Rental Cars
Self-drive car rentals are not an option for foreign tourists in the Tibet Autonomous Region. Foreign visitors are required to hire a vehicle with a licensed driver and a tour guide as part of a pre-arranged tour package. This must be organized in advance through a certified travel agency when obtaining your Tibet Travel Permit.
Public Transportation
The primary public transit option is the airport shuttle bus. It provides service between the airport and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) ticket office in downtown Lhasa. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours and costs around 30-35 CNY per person. The bus schedule is coordinated with flight arrival and departure times.