Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport (ZBAL)
Medium airport · Bayanhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBAL |
| IATA | AXF |
| Elevation | 4,560 ft (1390 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°44'54" E 105°35'3" 38.74832, 105.58416 |
| Location | Bayanhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | — | CON | No |
Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport at a glance
Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport is a medium airport in Bayanhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as AXF. The field elevation of 4,560 ft (1390 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBAL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBAL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yinchuan Hedong International Airport | ZLIC | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Zhongwei Shapotou Airport | ZLZW | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Wuhai Airport | ZBUH | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Wuwei Air Base | CN-0136 | 276 km (149 NM) |
| Jinchang Jinchuan Airport | ZLJC | 282 km (152 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,560 ft field elevation of Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 334 airports and airfields we list for China — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport is ZBAL, and its IATA code is AXF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport above sea level?
Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport sits at an elevation of 4,560 feet (1390 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.7483, 105.5842 — in Bayanhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yinchuan Hedong International Airport, about 85 km away.
Does ZBAL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBAL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport?
Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a CON surface.