Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ZBER)
Medium airport · Erenhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBER |
| IATA | ERL |
| Elevation | 3,301 ft (1006 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°25'27" E 112°5'28" 43.42408, 112.09108 |
| Location | Erenhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport at a glance
Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport is a medium airport in Erenhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as ERL. The field elevation of 3,301 ft (1006 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBER 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, 12/30, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBER 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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ulanqab Jining Airport | ZBUC | 268 km (145 NM) |
| Hohhot Baita International Airport | ZBHH | 287 km (155 NM) |
| Hohhot Bikeqi Air Base | CN-0014 | 307 km (166 NM) |
| Xilinhot Airport | ZBXH | 316 km (171 NM) |
| Hohhot Shengle International Airport (under construction) | CN-0418 | 330 km (178 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,301 ft field elevation of Erenhot Saiwusu 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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport is ZBER, and its IATA code is ERL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport above sea level?
Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,301 feet (1006 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.4241, 112.0911 — in Erenhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ulanqab Jining Airport, about 268 km away.
Does ZBER publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBER 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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport?
Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a CON surface.