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Kangding Airport

IATA KGTICAO ZUKD🇨🇳 Garzê (Kangding)
Coordinates
30.1425°N, 101.7387°E
Elevation
14,042 ft (4,280 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CN-51
Time zone
Shanghai(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:25
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
19:40
Civil dusk
20:05

About 12h 51m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Kangding Airport

Ganzi Kangding Airport is an airport serving Kangding, the capital of Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan Province, China. It is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of the city center. Construction of the airport began in September 2006 and the airport started operation on April 26, 2009.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

ZUKD

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 3313,123 ft / 4,000 m172 ftConcreteUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KUNMINGSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all China airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kangding Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kangding Airport?

The ICAO code for Kangding Airport is ZUKD, and its IATA code is KGT.

Where is Kangding Airport located?

Kangding Airport is medium airport located in Garzê (Kangding), China, at an elevation of 14,042 ft (4,280 m).

How many runways does Kangding Airport have?

Kangding Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 13,123 ft / 4,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Kangding Airport?

Airlines historically serving Kangding Airport include China Eastern Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Kangding Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Kangding Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kangding Airport in?

Kangding Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kangding Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kangding Airport is approximately 1.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kangding Airport?

The nearest airport to Kangding Airport is Daocheng Yading Airport (DCY), about 100.6 nm to the wsw.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Kangding Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.