Datong Airport
Datong Yungang International Airport is the main air gateway for Datong in northern China and a practical starting point for visitors heading into the city or exploring Shanxi Province. Identified by IATA code DAT and ICAO code ZBDT, it is classified as a large airport and handles the air access needs of both local residents and travellers arriving for business, sightseeing, and regional connections. For most visitors, the key thing to know is that this is the airport serving Datong itself, so it is the reference point you should use when checking flights, transfers, and pickup arrangements.
About Datong Airport
Datong Yungang International Airport is the main air gateway for Datong in northern China and a practical starting point for visitors heading into the city or exploring Shanxi Province. Identified by IATA code DAT and ICAO code ZBDT, it is classified as a large airport and handles the air access needs of both local residents and travellers arriving for business, sightseeing, and regional connections. For most visitors, the key thing to know is that this is the airport serving Datong itself, so it is the reference point you should use when checking flights, transfers, and pickup arrangements.
Overview
Datong Yungang International Airport is the main air gateway for Datong in northern China and a practical starting point for visitors heading into the city or exploring Shanxi Province. Identified by IATA code DAT and ICAO code ZBDT, it is classified as a large airport and handles the air access needs of both local residents and travellers arriving for business, sightseeing, and regional connections. For most visitors, the key thing to know is that this is the airport serving Datong itself, so it is the reference point you should use when checking flights, transfers, and pickup arrangements.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, so make sure your phone and booking details match local China time when checking departure and arrival times.
- Its field elevation is 3442 feet (1049 m), which is useful to know if you are sensitive to altitude changes or planning a tightly timed onward journey.
- Datong Yungang International Airport has one main runway, 14/32, measuring 9843 feet and built of concrete.
- The runway is lighted, which supports operations in lower-light periods and helps keep schedules practical across the day.
Airfield and Arrival Context
For travellers, the airport’s single long runway gives a clear sense of its operating profile: it is equipped for regular commercial service rather than being a small local airstrip. The runway length and concrete surface support standard passenger aircraft operations, while the lighted setup is reassuring for arrivals outside daylight hours. In practical terms, that means DAT is a straightforward airport to recognize on itineraries and a dependable access point when planning a visit to Datong, whether you are arriving for a short city stay or using the city as part of a wider China trip.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Datong Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Datong Airport is located in Datong, China (Asia), at coordinates 40.060°, 113.480°.
- Its IATA code is DAT and its ICAO code is ZBDT.
- Datong Airport serves Datong, China. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Datong Airport operates on Asia/Shanghai local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Datong Airport sits at latitude 40.060° and longitude 113.480°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from DAT. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for DAT is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from DAT on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Datong, Shanxi, China. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in China. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.