International hub · Beijing, China

Beijing Capital International

ZBAAPEK
Elevation
116 ft
Coordinates
40°05′N 116°36′E
Local time
Asia/Shanghai

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Field information

ZBAA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Beijing Capital International (ZBAA/PEK) has 3 runways; the longest, 01/19, is 12,467 ft (3,800 m) of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 10. Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at ZBAA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

  • Country

    China

    CN

  • Municipality

    Beijing

  • Elevation

    116 ft

  • Position

    40.0773, 116.5967

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 10

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · ZBAA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
01/1912,467 ft (3,800 m)197 ftconcreteLighted
18L/36R12,467 ft (3,800 m)197 ftasphaltLighted
18R/36L10,499 ft (3,200 m)164 ftasphalt/concreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at ZBAA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Beijing Capital International (ZBAA / PEK) in Beijing, China, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ZBAA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at ZBAA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – China

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of China. Applicable permit lead times for China are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for China are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at ZBAA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at ZBAA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at ZBAA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ZBAA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to ZBAA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ZBAA: 40° 4′ 38″ N 116° 35′ 48″ E; elevation 116 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Beijing

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Beijing. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ZBAA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at ZBAA

    Support for freighter operations into ZBAA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where ZBAA sits in the network

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Operating into ZBAA?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Beijing Capital International — one desk for the whole trip.

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