RKZ Airport Code, Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base
RKZ is the IATA airport code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base, the main international gateway for Xigazê, China. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, ZURK.
What airport is RKZ?
RKZ is the IATA airport code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base, in Xigazê, China. The same airport has the ICAO code ZURK.
Its ICAO code ZURK begins with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia.
| IATA airport code | RKZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | ZURK |
| Airport | Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base |
| City | Xigazê |
| Country | China |
| Runways | 2 |
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Where is RKZ airport located?
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) is in Xigazê, China, at coordinates 29.35088, 89.29916.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 29.35° N, 89.30° E. 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 IATA code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base?
The IATA code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base in Xigazê is RKZ. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Xigazê?
The 3-letter IATA code for Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base in Xigazê is RKZ.
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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