China plans world's highest airport

China today announced it is to build the world’s highest airport in Tibet.

China plans world's highest airport
Tue, 12 Jan, 2010 - 12:53

China today announced it is to build the world’s highest airport in Tibet.

The 14,553ft altitude Nagqu Dagring Airport is expected to surpass Bamda Airport, also in Tibet, by 335ft, the official Xinhua News Agency said.

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