Hohhot Baita International Airport (ZBHH)
Large airport · Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Hohhot Baita International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZBHH |
| IATA | HET |
| Elevation | 3,556 ft (1084 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°50'59" E 111°49'29" 40.84966, 111.82460 |
| Location | Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Hohhot Baita International Airport at a glance
Hohhot Baita International Airport is a large airport in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as HET. The field elevation of 3,556 ft (1084 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZBHH 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 11,811 ft (3600 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZBHH 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 Hohhot Baita International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hohhot Shengle International Airport (under construction) | CN-0418 | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Hohhot Bikeqi Air Base | CN-0014 | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Ulanqab Jining Airport | ZBUC | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Baotou Donghe International Airport | ZBOW | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Datong Yungang International Airport | ZBDT | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hohhot Baita International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,556 ft field elevation of Hohhot Baita 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 Hohhot Baita International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hohhot Baita International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hohhot Baita International Airport is ZBHH, and its IATA code is HET. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hohhot Baita International Airport above sea level?
Hohhot Baita International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,556 feet (1084 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hohhot Baita International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.8497, 111.8246 — in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hohhot Shengle International Airport (under construction), about 46 km away.
Does ZBHH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZBHH 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 Hohhot Baita International Airport?
Hohhot Baita International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a CON surface.