Linzhi, Tibet: Access on Top of the World
The conditions at the newly-constructed Linzhi Airport (also known as Nyingchi) and the surrounding region presented a significant challenge to the to the Air China/Naverus team. At an elevation of 9,670 feet, the airport could not be navigated properly using ground-based navigation aids.
Problem
- Inaccessible using ground-based navigation aids
- VFR conditions <100 days/year
Solution
- Naverus RNP network: 800 nm of tracks covering approximately 16,100 square miles of Tibetan terrain
- Linzhi RNP procedures: 108 waypoints
- Project time from start of design to test: 72 days
Technical Details
- Elevation 9,670 feet
- Construction completed: 28 April 2006
- Construction cost: $97 million USD
- First landing by transport aircraft: 12 July 2006
- First revenue service: 01 September 2006
- Linzhi Official Ceremony
- Naverus RNP network: 800 nm of tracks