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22 Apr 2026 · © aviationpassionist

Tibet Airlines Airbus A319-115 (B-30ER) taxis in signature rainbow livery, with unique operations into high-altitude airports.

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Siliconserver · 23 Apr 2026

Nice one!

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Aircraft

Tibet Airlines standard livery with rainbow motif

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon 2000D Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

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Location

Gate 13-21

Hong Kong International Airport · HKG/VHHH

22.3176, 113.9300

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Hong Kong International Airport HKG

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A319 is a shortened-fuselage variant of the successful A320 family, widely used for short to medium-haul flights including operations at high-altitude airports like Lhasa by Tibet Airlines.

Fleet Rarity

One of several A319s in Tibet Airlines\' fleet; A319 is common globally, particularly in Asia.

Record Flights

Tibet Airlines utilizes the A319 for some of the world’s highest commercial airport operations at Lhasa and other Tibetan Plateau airports.

Safety & Events

Few notable incidents, generally a safe and reliable platform for Tibet Airlines\' unique route network.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM56-5B7/3

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

33.84 m

Length

6,850 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

124-156 passengers

Capacity

75,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

2 × 120 kN (27,000 lbf)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (<85 dB as typical for type, varies by operation)

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