Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): Codes, Runways & Location
Beijing Capital International Airport (IATA: PEK · ICAO: ZBAA) is a large airport serving Beijing, China. It lies at 40.0773° N, 116.5967° E, 116 ft (35 m) above sea level.
Overview of Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Beijing in China. It is identified by the IATA code PEK and the ICAO code ZBAA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Beijing Capital International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 116 ft (35 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Beijing Shahezhen Air Base about 25 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,800 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beijing Capital International Airport
Where is Beijing Capital International Airport located?
Beijing Capital International Airport is located in Beijing, China. Its coordinates are 40.0773° N, 116.5967° E.
What is the airport code for Beijing Capital International Airport?
Beijing Capital International Airport has an IATA code of PEK and an ICAO code of ZBAA.
How long is the runway at Beijing Capital International Airport?
Beijing Capital International Airport's longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Beijing Capital International Airport have?
Beijing Capital International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is Beijing Capital International Airport a major airport?
Beijing Capital International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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