Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport (ZBDH)
Medium airport · Qinhuangdao (Changli), Hebei Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBDH |
| IATA | BPE |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°39'59" E 119°3'41" 39.66638, 119.06138 |
| Location | Qinhuangdao (Changli), Hebei Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | — | CON | No |
Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport at a glance
Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport is a medium airport in Qinhuangdao (Changli), Hebei Province, China, known to airline systems as BPE. The field elevation of 46 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBDH 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, 08/26, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBDH 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 Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tangshan Zunhua Air Base | CN-0025 | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Suizhong Air Base | CN-0209 | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Pingquan Air Base | CN-0201 | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Tianjin Binhai International Airport | ZBTJ | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Huangdicun Naval Air Base | CN-0121 | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 46 ft field elevation of Qinhuangdao Beidaihe 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 Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport is ZBDH, and its IATA code is BPE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport above sea level?
Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.6664, 119.0614 — in Qinhuangdao (Changli), Hebei Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tangshan Zunhua Air Base, about 111 km away.
Does ZBDH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBDH 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 Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport?
Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a CON surface.