Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) is located in the heart of Beijing’s city centre and is surrounded by the beautiful Shunyi District. It is one of the most important facilities for Beijing and is often referred to as the country’s economic generator.
Being one of the world’s busiest airports, it has evolved into a hub of the cultural confluence of sorts with millions of passengers from all over the world and walks of life blessing its runways.
Its cargo traffic has also witnessed a rapid surge in air traffic. It handles over 1 million cargo operations.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) hosts world-class facilities including multi-cuisine restaurants, lounges, and all types of shops to accommodate the growing expectations of passengers. It’s Global Kitchen is the main attraction.
General Information about Beijing Capital International Airport
The following table is an overview of PEK Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Operator | Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited |
| Built in (years) | 1958 |
| Serves | Beijing metropolitan area |
| Hub for | Air China, Hainan Airlines |
| Beijing Capital Airport Code | PEK |
| Beijing Capital Airport Terminals | 3 |
| Beijing Capital International Airport Runway | 3 |
| Beijing Capital International Airport Coordinates | 40°04′21″N 116°35′51″E |
| Beijing Capital Airport Address | 3JH3+W6X, Shunyi District, Beijing, China |
| Official Website | https://en.bcia.com.cn/ |
| Official Phone Number | 86 10 96158 |
| Elevation | 116 ft / 35 m |
Beijing Capital Airport Code
Beijing Capital Airport code is PEK. This airport got its IATA code from Beijing’s old romanized name Peking. Its elevation above sea level is 35 meters.
| IATA CODE | PEK |
| ICAO CODE | ZBAA |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 713 |
| COUNTRY CODE | CHN |
| ZIP CODE | 100621 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | PEK |
Beijing Capital Airport Map
The Beijing Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey
Beijing Capital International Airport Runways (PEK)
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) host three world-class runways:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 18R-36L | 10,499 ft | 164 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18L-36R | 12,468 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 01-19 | 12,468 ft | 197 ft | Other “concrete” | Yes |
These runways handle 594,329 aircraft movements along with 1,995,286 tonnes of cargo every year.
Beijing Capital Airport Terminals PEK
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) features three terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3.
Terminal 1
Spread across an area of 60,000-meter square, Terminal 1 serves as the operational base for domestic flights operated by the HNA Group. It has 16 gates.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 occupies an area of the 336,000-meter square. It is home to Hainan Airlines, SkyTeam, Oneworld, Shanghai Airlines, Star Airlines, and Oneworld members. It is equipped with a gate to handle the operations of A380.
Terminal 3
Designed by Netherlands Airport Consultants, Foster and Partners, and ARUP, Terminal 3 is one of the largest airport terminals in the world occupying an area of 1,713,000 meter square.
Nearest Airports to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Some of the closest airports to PEK Airport are:
- Pyongyang Airport – 783 km
- Incheon International Airport – 903 km
- Seoul Gimpo International Airport – 927 km
- Seoul Airport – 943 km
- Gunsan Airport – 998 km
- WonJu Airport – 1028 km
Airlines Operating from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The following airlines operate from Beijing Capital Airport:
- Air Alegerie
- AirAsia X
- Air Astana
- Air Canada
- Air China
- Air France
- Air Koryo
- Air Macau
- All Nippon Airways
- Asiana Airlines
