Airport code
NGQ — Ngari Gunsa Airport
NGQ is the IATA code for Ngari Gunsa Airport, an airport serving Shiquanhe, China. Its ICAO code is ZUAL, and it operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 32.1000, 80.0531 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 14022 ft (4274 m).
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About Ngari Gunsa Airport
Ali Kunsha Airport, also called Ngari Günsa Airport,, also known as Shiquanhe Airport, is a dual-use military and civil airport serving the town of Shiquanhe in Ngari Prefecture of Tibet region of China. It is located in the Günsa Township, roughly 90 km from Shiquanhe. It started operations on 1 July 2010, becoming the fourth civil airport in Tibet after Lhasa, Nyingchi, and Qamdo airports.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | NGQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | ZUAL |
| Airport name | Ngari Gunsa Airport |
| City | Shiquanhe |
| Country | China |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 32.1000 |
| Longitude | 80.0531 |
| Elevation | 14022 ft (4274 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 14,764 ft (4,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Ngari Gunsa Airport?
The IATA code for Ngari Gunsa Airport is NGQ.
What is the ICAO code for Ngari Gunsa Airport?
The ICAO code for Ngari Gunsa Airport is ZUAL.
Where is NGQ airport located?
Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) is located in Shiquanhe, China.
What time zone is NGQ in?
Ngari Gunsa Airport operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to NGQ?
The nearest airport to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) is Kullu Manali Airport (KUU) in Bhuntar, about 274 km away.
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