Shigatse Tingri Airport (ZUDR)
Medium airport · Xigazê (Dingri), Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Shigatse Tingri Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUDR |
| IATA | DDR |
| Elevation | 14,108 ft (4300 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°36'16" E 86°47'53" 28.60457, 86.79800 |
| Location | Xigazê (Dingri), Tibet Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 14,764 ft (4500 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Shigatse Tingri Airport at a glance
Shigatse Tingri Airport is a medium airport in Xigazê (Dingri), Tibet Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as DDR. The field elevation of 14,108 ft (4300 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUDR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 14,764 ft (4500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUDR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Shigatse Tingri Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tenzing-Hillary Airport | VNLK | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Taplejung Airport | VNTJ | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Tribhuvan International Airport | VNKT | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Janakpur Airport | VNJP | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Biratnagar Airport | VNVT | 241 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shigatse Tingri Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 14,108 ft field elevation of Shigatse Tingri Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 334 airports and airfields we list for China — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Shigatse Tingri Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shigatse Tingri Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shigatse Tingri Airport is ZUDR, and its IATA code is DDR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shigatse Tingri Airport above sea level?
Shigatse Tingri Airport sits at an elevation of 14,108 feet (4300 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shigatse Tingri Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.6046, 86.7980 — in Xigazê (Dingri), Tibet Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tenzing-Hillary Airport, about 102 km away.
Does ZUDR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUDR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Shigatse Tingri Airport?
Shigatse Tingri Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 14,764 ft (4500 m) with a CON surface.