
International hub · Datong, China
Datong/Yungang
- Elevation
- 3,442 ft
- Coordinates
- 40°04′N 113°29′E
- Local time
- Asia/Shanghai
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
ZBDT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Datong/Yungang (ZBDT/DAT) has one runway, 14/32, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at ZBDT, 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
Datong
Elevation
3,442 ft
Position
40.0614, 113.4805
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Runways · ZBDT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) | — | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at ZBDT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Datong/Yungang (ZBDT / DAT) in Datong, China, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ZBDT 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 ZBDT
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 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.
- 02
Ground Handling at ZBDT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at ZBDT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at ZBDT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ZBDT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to ZBDT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ZBDT: 40° 3′ 41″ N 113° 28′ 50″ E; elevation 3442 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Datong
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Datong. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ZBDT.
- 06
Cargo Operations at ZBDT
Support for freighter operations into ZBDT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where ZBDT sits in the network
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Operating into ZBDT?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Datong/Yungang — one desk for the whole trip.