Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA / ZULS) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Shannan (Gonggar), China
Lhasa Gonggar
LXA/ZULS
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 07:01 local
- Active runway
- 10R
- METAR wind
- Unavailable
- Best spot
- Short final 10R - sunny side
- Sun
- 97° / -15°
Wind vector · +0 kt headwind
Category n/a
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Live METAR was unavailable, so the wind vector assumes calm air and prefers the longer runways.
Best Lhasa Gonggar (LXA) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at LXA, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 10R - sunny side Runway 10R | SIDE LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 15:00-18:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 10R · Dep 10R
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10R | 89° | 13,123 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 28L | 269° | 13,123 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Lhasa Gonggar (ZULS)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 118.250 | Published |
| Approach | 120.400 | Assigned |
| Departure | 125.150 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.650 | Published |
| Delivery | 128.250 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 135.600 | Assigned |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Lhasa Gonggar (LXA/ZULS)
Which runway is active at Lhasa Gonggar (LXA/ZULS) right now?
As of the latest cycle local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 10R. The METAR wind is unavailable. 10R is the long-runway pick because the wind is calm or variable. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Lhasa Gonggar (LXA) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 104° azimuth and -2° elevation. Short final 10R - sunny side scores 66/100, 1234 m from runway 10R, view bearing 59.7°, best as a afternoon spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 223° and 36°. Short final 10R - sunny side scores 93/100 on a 59.7° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA/ZULS) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: Short final 10R - sunny side. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 0 of 1 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at ZULS spotting locations?
ZULS spotting locations sun direction: Short final 10R - sunny side (runway 10R) is SIDE LIGHT in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 15:00-18:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Lhasa Gonggar (LXA)?
Short final 10R - sunny side is 1234 m from the 10R centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Lhasa Gonggar (ZULS)?
Monitor Tower 118.25 MHz, Ground 121.65 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 118.25 MHz.
How do I know when Lhasa Gonggar (LXA) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near unavailable, so 10R remains the favored arrival. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/ZULS#runway-alerts