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Baotou Donghe Airport (ZBOW/BAV) — Baotou, China
At a glance
- Runways
- 13/31
- Elevation
- 3,321 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Data Complete
32 of 52 points
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: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- 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.
Active NOTAMs
E3435/26
warning
ILS out of service
RWY13 ILS U/S.
2026-09-12 02:00 UTC
2026-11-12 02:00 UTC
E3250/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
ACTIVITIES OF BIRD FLOCKS WILL TAKE PLACE EAST AND SOUTHEAST OF
AD:
QUANTITY: ABOUT 10-100.
HEIGHT: 0M-300M.
AERODROME AUTHORITY RESORTS TO DISPERSAL METHODS TO REDUCE BIRD
ACTIVITIES. EXERCISE CAUTION WHILE LANDING AND TAKE-OFF.
2026-09-02 10:00 UTC
2026-12-01 15:59 UTC
E3437/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
DUE TO MAINT, FLW PROCEDURES U/S:
1. ZBOW-5L-1:IAC RNP ILS/DME Z RWY13.
2. ZBOW-5L-2:IAC ILS/DME Y RWY13.
2026-09-12 02:00 UTC
2026-11-12 02:00 UTC
+1 more active NOTAM
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- Does ZBOW require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Baotou Donghe Airport (China). Permit details for 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.