Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport (ZBDS)
Large airport · Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBDS |
| IATA | DSN |
| Elevation | 4,557 ft (1389 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°29'37" E 109°51'36" 39.49351, 109.85990 |
| Location | Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport at a glance
Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport is a large airport in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as DSN. The field elevation of 4,557 ft (1389 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBDS 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, 13/31, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBDS 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 Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baotou Donghe International Airport | ZBOW | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Yulin Yuyang Airport | ZLYL | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Hohhot Bikeqi Air Base | CN-0014 | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Hohhot Shengle International Airport (under construction) | CN-0418 | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Hohhot Baita International Airport | ZBHH | 225 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,557 ft field elevation of Ordos Ejin Horo International 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 Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport is ZBDS, and its IATA code is DSN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport above sea level?
Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,557 feet (1389 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.4935, 109.8599 — in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Baotou Donghe International Airport, about 119 km away.
Does ZBDS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBDS 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 Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport?
Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a ASPH surface.