Kangding Airport (ZUKD)
Medium airport · Garzê (Kangding), Sichuan Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Kangding Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUKD |
| IATA | KGT |
| Elevation | 14,042 ft (4280 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°8'33" E 101°44'19" 30.14246, 101.73872 |
| Location | Garzê (Kangding), Sichuan Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 172 ft | Concrete | No |
Kangding Airport at a glance
Kangding Airport is a medium airport in Garzê (Kangding), Sichuan Province, China, known to airline systems as KGT. The field elevation of 14,042 ft (4280 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUKD 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, 15/33, offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUKD 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 Kangding Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Qionglai Air Base | CN-0045 | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Daocheng Yading Airport | ZUDC | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Leshan Airport | CN-0249 | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | ZUUU | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Chengdu Huangtianba Air Base | CN-0026 | 221 km (119 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kangding Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 14,042 ft field elevation of Kangding 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 Kangding Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kangding Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kangding Airport is ZUKD, and its IATA code is KGT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kangding Airport above sea level?
Kangding Airport sits at an elevation of 14,042 feet (4280 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kangding Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.1425, 101.7387 — in Garzê (Kangding), Sichuan Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Qionglai Air Base, about 170 km away.
Does ZUKD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUKD 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 Kangding Airport?
Kangding Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a Concrete surface.