Beihai Fucheng Airport (ZGBH)
Medium airport · Beihai, Guangxi Autonomous Region, China
Airport data
| Name | Beihai Fucheng Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZGBH |
| IATA | BHY |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°32'19" E 109°17'37" 21.53866, 109.29368 |
| Location | Beihai, Guangxi Autonomous Region, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | concrete | No |
Beihai Fucheng Airport at a glance
Beihai Fucheng Airport is a medium airport in Beihai, Guangxi Autonomous Region, China, known to airline systems as BHY. The field elevation of 75 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZGBH 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, 01/19, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZGBH 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 Beihai Fucheng Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suixi Air Base | CN-0080 | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Yulin Fumian Airport | ZGYL | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport | ZGZJ | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Nanning Wuxu International Airport | ZGNN | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Van Don International Airport | VVVD | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Beihai Fucheng Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 75 ft field elevation of Beihai Fucheng 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 Beihai Fucheng Airport
What is the ICAO code of Beihai Fucheng Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Beihai Fucheng Airport is ZGBH, and its IATA code is BHY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Beihai Fucheng Airport above sea level?
Beihai Fucheng Airport sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Beihai Fucheng Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.5387, 109.2937 — in Beihai, Guangxi Autonomous Region, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Suixi Air Base, about 95 km away.
Does ZGBH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZGBH 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 Beihai Fucheng Airport?
Beihai Fucheng Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a concrete surface.