It is located in Jangdam Township,[2] 43 kilometres (27 mi) from Shigatse.

Situated at an elevation of 3,782 metres (12,408 ft), it is one of the highest airports in the world.

It was solely for military use until 2010, when a 532 million yuan expansion was completed.

It is the longest public runway in the world (tied with Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport).

[citation needed] It also features a 4,500-square-metre (48,000 sq ft) terminal building.