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Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital Airport is one of two main airports serving the Chinese capital city. The airport is the older of two having been opened in 1958. Meanwhile, Daxing was opened in late 2019. (Featured Image: Getty Images)

Beijing, Capital Airport, China Eastern
Beijing Capital Airport

IATA/ICAO Code
PEK/ZBAA
Country
China
Passenger Count
32,639,013 (2021)
Runways
18L/36R - 3,810m (12,500ft) | 18R/36L - 3,445m (11,302ft) | 01/19 - 3,810m (12,500ft)
Airlines
Air China
Terminals
Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3

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