Located in Ngari Prefecture, which has a population of 123,300, the airport opened to air traffic on July 1, 2010. Tibet's westernmost airport has greatly promoted local tourism development.

 

The passenger throughput is expected to surpass 120,000 this year, the airport's designed capacity.

 

Standing at an altitude of 4,274 meters above sea level, Gunsa Airport is the fourth highest in the world.