Ngari Gunsa Airport (IATA: NGQ, ICAO: ZUAL) serves Shiquanhe, the administrative center of Ngari Prefecture in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Situated at an elevation of approximately 4,274 meters (14,022 feet) above sea level, it ranks among the highest commercial airports in the world, presenting significant operational challenges due to thin air and extreme weather conditions. The airport provides a critical air link to one of the most remote and sparsely populated regions on Earth, reducing travel times that would otherwise require days of overland travel across the Tibetan Plateau. It primarily handles domestic Chinese routes, connecting Ngari to major hubs such as Lhasa and other cities. Passengers traveling to or from Ngari Gunsa Airport typically require special permits to enter the Tibet Autonomous Region, and additional permits may be needed for the Ngari area itself, reflecting the region's sensitive geopolitical and environmental status.