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Beijing Capital (ZBAA/PEK) — Beijing, China

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Customs
Available 24h
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
JET A-1
Tower
118.5
Runways
01/19, 18L/36R, 18R/36L
Elevation
116 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Oct 17
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-10-042026-10-17
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: ZBAA
  • Name: Beijing Capital
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 40.080101
  • Longitude: 116.584999
  • Elevation: 116 ft
  • Country: China
  • Municipality: Beijing
  • IATA Code: PEK
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: ZBPE
  • Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Distance from City: 25.5 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01/19

  • Designation: 01/19
  • Dimensions: 12500 X 197
  • Surface: Concrete
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: HIRL, REIL
  • NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: 3810 x 60 m. DB had 12468, remarks say 12500ft (3810m). Using 3810m = 12500ft rounded.

Runway 18L/36R

  • Designation: 18L/36R
  • Dimensions: 12500 X 197
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: HIRL, REIL
  • NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP)
  • Remarks: 3810 x 60 m.

Runway 18R/36L

  • Designation: 18R/36L
  • Dimensions: 11302 X 164
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: HIRL, REIL
  • NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: 3444 x 50 m. Researcher had 10499ft but 3444m = 11302ft. Corrected.

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.500, 118.600, 124.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700, 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 119.600, 126.100, 120.600, 119.700, 127.750, 121.100 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 121.600 MHz
  • ATIS: 127.600, 128.650 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Beijing Capital operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: H24 operations. ATC tower H24. De-icing required Dec-Feb.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +86 10 96158
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://en.bcia.com.cn
  • Remarks: Lost & Found T1-T2: +86 10 64598333, T3: +86 10 64530030. Email: [email protected]

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Yes
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: CAAC North China Regional Administration; slots must be obtained via CAAC slot coordination office. Handling agent coordination mandatory.
  • Remarks: Slots mandatory, confirmed with landing permit approval. Slot validity: -0/+30 min UTC. Peak hours 0900-2200 local: GA limited to 1 movement/day, quick turnarounds not approved. 3-4 day lead time recommended.

Customs

  • Open: 00:00
  • Close: 23:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: H24 Airport of Entry. CIQ available 24 hours. International arrivals: immigration boards aircraft, passengers shuttled to FBO. International departures: clear security and immigration at FBO.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: 28.00 CNY per metric ton MTOW (international)
  • Parking Fee: 12.00 CNY per metric ton per 4h block
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: CNY
  • Remarks: CAAC-regulated fees. Terminal nav charge: 990-3820+ CNY based on MTOW bracket. Compensation charge ~$3000 USD per permit. Service charge ~$1200 USD for landing permit. Handling through approved agents (BGS, AMECO, etc.). Infrastructure fee applies. Fuel truck fee separate.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: 5.00
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-03
  • Remarks: Approx 0.64 EUR/L (confirmed Jan 2026). Fuel truck usage incurs additional fees beyond fuel cost. Suppliers: Air BP, CAOSC, CNAF.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Crew info for commercial arrivals must be sent in advance for CIQ coordination. Visa-free transit available for eligible nationalities (144h).

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 23:00
  • Curfew End: 01:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: GA departures prohibited 0700-0900 local (2300-0100 UTC) daily; exceptions may be approved on request. Max 48h consecutive parking for foreign-registered aircraft. No hangar space for foreign-registered aircraft. Fire category 10.

Alternates

ZBTJ

  • ICAO: ZBTJ
  • Name: Binhai
  • Distance (NM): 67.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required. 72/144-hour transit visa exemption at some airports.

Airport Services

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China Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 5d Landing: 10d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 96 hours (4 working days) minimum
  • Landing Lead Time: 5 working days (minimum), regardless of flight type
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require CAAC permit and PLA (military) clearance. Very restrictive, 10-15 days processing typical.

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Active NOTAMs

E4267/26
info
Runway closed
RWY01/19 CLSD.
2026-10-31 16:00 UTC 2026-10-31 22:00 UTC
E4270/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY18L/36R CLSD. ACFT ARE FORBIDDEN TO CROSS RWY18L/36R VIA TWY A0,A1,A8,A9.
2026-10-30 17:00 UTC 2026-10-30 23:00 UTC
E4265/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY18R/36L CLSD.
2026-10-29 17:00 UTC 2026-10-29 22:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at ZBAA?
The tower frequency at Beijing Capital is 118.5, 118.6, 124.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at ZBAA?
Beijing Capital offers JET A-1.
Does ZBAA require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Beijing Capital (China). Permit details for China
Is customs available at ZBAA?
Yes, customs at Beijing Capital is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
Does ZBAA require slots or PPR?
Slots are required at Beijing Capital.
Where is ZBAA located?
Beijing Capital (ZBAA) is located in Beijing, China.
What is the IATA code for ZBAA?
The IATA code for Beijing Capital is PEK.
Does ZBAA have an ILS approach?
Yes, Beijing Capital has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 01/19, 18L/36R, 18R/36L.
Is ZBAA a port of entry?
Yes, Beijing Capital is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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