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Baotou Donghe Airport (ZBOW/BAV) — Baotou, China

Baotou Donghe Airport (ZBOW/BAV) serves Baotou, China. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (13/31). Field elevation is 3321 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 0/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: ZBOW
  • Name: Baotou Donghe Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 40.560001
  • Longitude: 109.997002
  • Elevation: 3321 ft
  • Country: China
  • Municipality: Baotou
  • IATA Code: BAV
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 13/31

  • Designation: 13/31
  • Dimensions: 2800x61m
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

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

E1510/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
WIP WI FLW AREA WITH MARKINGS: 1. 242M-282M EAST OF RWY31 THR,55M-95M NORTH OF RCL. 2. 250M-290M EAST OF RWY31 THR,32.5M NORTH OF RCL-32.5M SOUTH OF RCL. 3. 150M-170M EAST OF RWY31 THR,10M NORTH OF RCL-10M SOUTH OF RCL. 4. 54M-150M EAST OF RWY31 THR,140M NORTH OF RCL-125M SOUTH OF RCL. 5. 290…
2026-05-18 17:00:00 2026-08-10 21:00:00
E1511/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
WIP WI FLW AREA WITH MARKINGS: 1. 300M-345M EAST OF RWY13 THR,105M-150M NORTH OF RCL. 2. 205M-225M EAST OF RWY13 THR,110M-130M NORTH OF RCL. EXERCISE CAUTION WHILE LANDING AND TAKE-OFF.
2026-05-18 17:00:00 2026-08-10 21:00:00
E1512/26 warning
ILS out of service
RWY13 ILS U/S DUE TO WIP.
2026-05-18 17:00:00 2026-08-10 21:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does ZBOW require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Baotou Donghe Airport (China).
Where is ZBOW located?
Baotou Donghe Airport (ZBOW) is located in Baotou, China.
What is the IATA code for ZBOW?
The IATA code for Baotou Donghe Airport is BAV.
How long is the runway at ZBOW?
The main runway at Baotou Donghe Airport (13/31) measures 2800x61m.