Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base
Xigazê (Samzhubzê), Tibet Autonomous Region (China)
IATA: RKZ ICAO: ZURK
Longest Active Runway
16,404 ft
5,000 meters
Field Elevation
12,408 ft
3,782 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Unlighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
29.3509°, 89.2992°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#1 in China
Among 264 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#2 Worldwide
Top <0.1% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#14 MSL
Top 2.7% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+64%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base's longest active runway measures 16,404 ft (5,000 m). It ranks as the #1 longest runway in China and #2 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 16,404 ft (5000m) | 197 ft (60m) | Concrete (CON) | ❌ Unlighted | ✅ Active |
| 07/25 | 9,843 ft (3000m) | 35 ft (11m) | Concrete (CON) | ❌ Unlighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (Shannan (Gonggar)) | LXA | 84.5 NM (156.5 km) | 13,123 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)