Lhasa Gonggar International Airport is the primary airport serving Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. Located in Gonggar County in Shannan Prefecture, it sits approximately 60 kilometers south of central Lhasa along the Yarlung Tsangpo River valley at an elevation of roughly 3,570 meters (11,713 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest commercial airports on Earth. The airport has undergone significant expansion over the years to accommodate growing passenger traffic to Tibet. It serves as an important gateway for both domestic travelers and tourists visiting the region, with flights connecting to major Chinese cities including Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Shanghai. Due to Tibet's restricted-access status, travelers flying into Lhasa typically require a Tibet Travel Permit in addition to standard Chinese visas. The high altitude environment presents unique operational challenges for aircraft performance and passenger acclimatization.