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ZULS

Lhasa Gonggar Airport · Shannan (Gonggar)

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
11,713 ft / 3,570 m
Transition Altitude
9,850 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.25 MHz (Tower)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lhasa Gonggar Airport (ZULS), located in Shannan (Gonggar), China. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 11,713 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 9,850 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Lhasa Gonggar Airport
ICAO / IATA
ZULS / LXA
Municipality
Shannan (Gonggar)
Country
Region
CN-54 — Tibet Autonomous Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,850 ft
Elevation
11,713 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09L / 27R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,123 ft / 4,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: 89° / 269°
RWY 09L (89°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-LSG | CRS: 89°
RWY 27R (269°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-LHA | CRS: 269°
Runway 09R / 27L
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 11,811 ft / 3,600 m
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: ° / °
RWY 09R
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-LSA | CRS: 89°
RWY 27L
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

GND Ground Control
121.65 MHz
TWR Tower
118.25 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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VEHX
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ZUNZ
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026