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ZURK

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base · Xigazê (Samzhubzê)

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,782 ft / 1,153 m
Transition Altitude
9,850 ft
Primary Channel
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (ZURK), located in Xigazê (Samzhubzê), 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 3,782 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base
ICAO / IATA
ZURK / RKZ
Municipality
Xigazê (Samzhubzê)
Country
Region
CN-54 — Tibet Autonomous Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,850 ft
Elevation
3,782 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 16,404 ft / 5,000 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: ° / °
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 35 ft / 11 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: ° / °
RWY 07
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

ZULSILS
Lhasa Gonggar Airport
155 km / 84 nm
VQPR
Paro International Airport
217 km / 117 nm
CN-0236
Rikaze Dingri Airport
258 km / 139 nm
VNTJ
Taplejung Airport
273 km / 147 nm
VEHX
Hashimara Air Force Station
295 km / 159 nm

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