Nyingchi Mainling Airport (ZUNZ)
Medium airport · Nyingchi (Mainling), Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Nyingchi Mainling Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZUNZ |
| IATA | LZY |
| Elevation | 9,675 ft (2949 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°18'12" E 94°20'7" 29.30330, 94.33530 |
| Location | Nyingchi (Mainling), Tibet Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | — | UNK | No |
Nyingchi Mainling Airport at a glance
Nyingchi Mainling Airport is a medium airport in Nyingchi (Mainling), Tibet Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as LZY. The field elevation of 9,675 ft (2949 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZUNZ 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, 05/23, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of unk surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZUNZ 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 Nyingchi Mainling Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Along Airport | VEAN | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Ziro Airport | VEZO | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Dibrugarh Airport | VEMN | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport | VELR | 224 km (121 NM) |
| Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport | VEHO | 269 km (145 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nyingchi Mainling Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9,675 ft field elevation of Nyingchi Mainling 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 Nyingchi Mainling Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nyingchi Mainling Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nyingchi Mainling Airport is ZUNZ, and its IATA code is LZY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nyingchi Mainling Airport above sea level?
Nyingchi Mainling Airport sits at an elevation of 9,675 feet (2949 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nyingchi Mainling Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.3033, 94.3353 — in Nyingchi (Mainling), Tibet Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Along Airport, about 133 km away.
Does ZUNZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZUNZ 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 Nyingchi Mainling Airport?
Nyingchi Mainling Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a UNK surface.