RKZ Airport Code, Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base
RKZ is the IATA code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base, the main international gateway for Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China. Airlines and booking systems use RKZ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code ZURK. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 29.35° N, 89.30° E.
What is the Xigazê (Samzhubzê) airport code?
The airport code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base is RKZ. 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 ZURK, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code ZURK begins with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia.
Where is RKZ?
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base serves Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China. At 3782 ft (1153 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at RKZ
It has 2 runways. The longest is 16,404 ft (5.00 km), designated 09/27.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Xigazê (Samzhubzê)?
The IATA airport code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base in Xigazê (Samzhubzê) is RKZ. Its ICAO code is ZURK.
What is the 3-letter code for Xigazê (Samzhubzê)?
The 3-letter IATA code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base in Xigazê (Samzhubzê) is RKZ.
What airport is RKZ?
RKZ is Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base, located in Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China.
What country is RKZ in?
RKZ (Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base) is in China.
Where is RKZ airport located?
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) is in Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China, at coordinates 29.35088, 89.29916.
What is the ICAO code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base?
The ICAO code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base is ZURK. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code RKZ.
What is the difference between RKZ and ZURK?
RKZ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. ZURK is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base.
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