Datong Yungang International Airport (ZBDT)
Large airport · Datong, Shanxi Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Datong Yungang International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBDT |
| IATA | DAT |
| Elevation | 3,442 ft (1049 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°3'41" E 113°28'50" 40.06139, 113.48051 |
| Location | Datong, Shanxi Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Datong Yungang International Airport at a glance
Datong Yungang International Airport is a large airport in Datong, Shanxi Province, China, known to airline systems as DAT. The field elevation of 3,442 ft (1049 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBDT 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 9,843 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBDT 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 Datong Yungang International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huairen Air Base | CN-0015 | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Shuozhou Zirun Airport | ZBSG | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Ulanqab Jining Airport | ZBUC | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport | ZBZJ | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Hohhot Baita International Airport | ZBHH | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Datong Yungang International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,442 ft field elevation of Datong Yungang 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 Datong Yungang International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Datong Yungang International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Datong Yungang International Airport is ZBDT, and its IATA code is DAT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Datong Yungang International Airport above sea level?
Datong Yungang International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,442 feet (1049 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Datong Yungang International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.0614, 113.4805 — in Datong, Shanxi Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Huairen Air Base, about 48 km away.
Does ZBDT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBDT 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 Datong Yungang International Airport?
Datong Yungang International Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.