Airport code

NGQ Airport Code, Ngari Gunsa Airport

NGQ is the IATA code for Ngari Gunsa Airport, a regional airport serving Shiquanhe, China. Airlines and booking systems use NGQ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code ZUAL. At 14022 ft (4274 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

City
Shiquanhe
Country
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
32.09794, 80.05397
Elevation
14,022 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Shiquanhe airport code?

The airport code for Ngari Gunsa Airport is NGQ. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code ZUAL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2469 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code ZUAL begins with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia.

Where is NGQ?

Ngari Gunsa Airport serves Shiquanhe, China. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 32.10° N, 80.05° E. At 14022 ft (4274 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at NGQ

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 14,764 ft (4.50 km), designated 15/33.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Shiquanhe?

The IATA airport code for Ngari Gunsa Airport in Shiquanhe is NGQ. Its ICAO code is ZUAL.

What is the 3-letter code for Shiquanhe?

The 3-letter IATA code for Ngari Gunsa Airport in Shiquanhe is NGQ.

What airport is NGQ?

NGQ is Ngari Gunsa Airport, located in Shiquanhe, China.

What country is NGQ in?

NGQ (Ngari Gunsa Airport) is in China.

Where is NGQ airport located?

Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) is in Shiquanhe, China, at coordinates 32.09794, 80.05397.

What is the ICAO code for Ngari Gunsa Airport?

The ICAO code for Ngari Gunsa Airport is ZUAL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code NGQ.

What is the difference between NGQ and ZUAL?

NGQ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. ZUAL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Ngari Gunsa Airport.

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