Nyingchi Mainling Airport — Nyingchi (Mainling), China
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Distance & flight time from LZY
Nyingchi Mainling Airport
LZY is Nyingchi Mainling Airport, located in Mainling County serving Nyingchi in China's Tibet Autonomous Region. It is one of the highest-altitude airports in the world, situated in a dramatic Himalayan valley near the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, requiring specialized flight procedures due to surrounding mountainous terrain. LZY connects Nyingchi, known for its forests and biodiversity in contrast to Tibet's more arid plateau areas, to Lhasa and other major Chinese cities. Tourism to Nyingchi's scenic canyon and peach blossom festivals has grown, making LZY an increasingly important gateway for travelers exploring this remote, ecologically distinct corner of the Tibetan plateau.
Runways at Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9843 ft (3000 m) | 0 ft (0 m) | UNK |
Radio frequencies for Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)
- Along Airport (IXV) — 133.4 km (82.9 mi)
- Ziro Airport (ZER) — 197.0 km (122.4 mi)
- Dibrugarh Airport (DIB) — 213.0 km (132.4 mi)
- Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport (IXI) — 224.4 km (139.4 mi)
- Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport (HGI) — 268.6 km (166.9 mi)
- Jorhat Airport (JRH) — 286.5 km (178.0 mi)
- Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX) — 301.2 km (187.2 mi)
- Tezpur Airport (TEZ) — 326.2 km (202.7 mi)
LZY is Nyingchi Mainling Airport, a high-altitude Tibetan airport near the Yarlung Tsangpo canyon. Searchers usually want flight access to Nyingchi's scenic region rather than Lhasa's main airport.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Nyingchi Mainling Airport?
The IATA code for Nyingchi Mainling Airport is LZY.
What is the ICAO code for Nyingchi Mainling Airport?
The ICAO code for Nyingchi Mainling Airport is ZUNZ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.