Balloon Launch Facility
Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)
About 11h 9m 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 Balloon Launch Facility
Balloon Launch Facility is a balloonport in China. It observes Asia/Shanghai local time. The nearest airport is Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET), about 55.9 nm to the s.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEIJING | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
| ZBAAAR01 | Special use | CTA | 7800 m MSL | 12500 m MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all China airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 4,898 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,925 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,905 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,885 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,888 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,859 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,892 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,879 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Balloon Launch Facility.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Balloon Launch Facility located?
Balloon Launch Facility is balloonport located in China.
What time zone is Balloon Launch Facility in?
Balloon Launch Facility is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Balloon Launch Facility?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Balloon Launch Facility is approximately 6.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Balloon Launch Facility?
The nearest airport to Balloon Launch Facility is Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET), about 55.9 nm to the s, followed by Hohhot Bikeqi Air Base and Bailing Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Balloon Launch Facility data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.