Beijing Xijiao Airport (ZBBB)
Medium airport · Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Airport data
| Name | Beijing Xijiao Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBBB |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°57'31" E 116°15'24" 39.95859, 116.25677 |
| Location | Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | — | — | paved | No |
Beijing Xijiao Airport at a glance
Beijing Xijiao Airport is a medium airport in Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China. The field elevation of 164 ft (50 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBBB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 18/36, has no published length of paved surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBBB 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 Beijing Xijiao Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| [Duplicate] Beijing Xijiao Airport | ZBXJ | 0 km (0 NM) |
| Beijing Shahezhen Air Base | CN-0006 | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Liangxiangzhen Air Base | ZBLX | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Beijing Capital International Airport | ZBAA | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Beijing Tongxian Air Base | CN-0007 | 42 km (23 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Beijing Xijiao Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 164 ft field elevation of Beijing Xijiao 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 Beijing Xijiao Airport
What is the ICAO code of Beijing Xijiao Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Beijing Xijiao Airport is ZBBB, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Beijing Xijiao Airport above sea level?
Beijing Xijiao Airport sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Beijing Xijiao Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.9586, 116.2568 — in Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is [Duplicate] Beijing Xijiao Airport, about 0 km away.
Does ZBBB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBBB 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 Beijing Xijiao Airport?
Beijing Xijiao Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures an unrecorded length with a paved surface.