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Baotou Donghe International Airport

IATA BAVICAO ZBOW🇨🇳 Baotou
Coordinates
40.5600°N, 109.9970°E
Elevation
3,321 ft (1,012 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
CN-15
Time zone
Shanghai(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
5.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:49
Sunrise
05:21
Sunset
20:11
Civil dusk
20:44

About 14h 50m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Baotou Donghe International Airport

Baotou Donghe International Airport is an airport serving the city of Baotou in Inner Mongolia, China. Eurasia Aviation Corporation, a joint venture between Ministry of Transportation and Communications of China and Lufthansa, built the airport in 1934. The airport was occupied by Japan in World War II. It was renovated and expanded multiple times to support the growing demands during the war.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

ZBOW

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 319,186 ft / 2,800 m200 ftAsphaltLightedOpen

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (17)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LANZHOUSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
BEIJINGSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all China airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Baotou Donghe International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Baotou Donghe International Airport?

The ICAO code for Baotou Donghe International Airport is ZBOW, and its IATA code is BAV.

Where is Baotou Donghe International Airport located?

Baotou Donghe International Airport is large airport located in Baotou, China, at an elevation of 3,321 ft (1,012 m).

How many runways does Baotou Donghe International Airport have?

Baotou Donghe International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,186 ft / 2,800 m.

Which airlines fly to Baotou Donghe International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Baotou Donghe International Airport include Air China, Air Foyle, Cargo Plus Aviation, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United, among 13 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Baotou Donghe International Airport?

Historical data lists 17 nonstop destinations from Baotou Donghe International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Baotou Donghe International Airport in?

Baotou Donghe International Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Baotou Donghe International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Baotou Donghe International Airport is approximately 5.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Baotou Donghe International Airport?

The nearest airport to Baotou Donghe International Airport is Bayannur Ming'an Airport (CN-0333), about 26.8 nm to the nw, followed by Urad Front Banner Gongmiaozi Airport and Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Baotou Donghe International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.