Heihe Airport
Heihe Aihui Airport is the main air gateway for Heihe in northeastern China, handling regional air travel for the city and its surrounding area. Identified by IATA code HEK and ICAO code ZYHE, it is classified as a medium airport, which usually means a more manageable scale than a major hub and a simpler arrival or departure experience for many travellers. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet (319 m), a useful detail for aviation-minded visitors and anyone keeping an eye on weather-related operating conditions.
About Heihe Airport
Heihe Aihui Airport is the main air gateway for Heihe in northeastern China, handling regional air travel for the city and its surrounding area. Identified by IATA code HEK and ICAO code ZYHE, it is classified as a medium airport, which usually means a more manageable scale than a major hub and a simpler arrival or departure experience for many travellers. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet (319 m), a useful detail for aviation-minded visitors and anyone keeping an eye on weather-related operating conditions.
Overview
Heihe Aihui Airport is the main air gateway for Heihe in northeastern China, handling regional air travel for the city and its surrounding area. Identified by IATA code HEK and ICAO code ZYHE, it is classified as a medium airport, which usually means a more manageable scale than a major hub and a simpler arrival or departure experience for many travellers. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet (319 m), a useful detail for aviation-minded visitors and anyone keeping an eye on weather-related operating conditions.
Useful Facts
- Airport codes: HEK (IATA) and ZYHE (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport
- City served: Heihe, China
- Elevation: 1,047 ft (319 m)
- Runway: 17/35, 8,202 ft, asphalt
- Time zone: Asia/Shanghai
What Travellers Should Know
For practical trip planning, the airport operates on Asia/Shanghai time, so it is worth double-checking departure times if you are connecting from another region or tracking a driver pickup. Heihe Aihui Airport has a single asphalt runway, 17/35, measuring 8,202 feet, which supports regular passenger operations while giving the airport a straightforward layout that can be easier to navigate than larger, more complex terminals. For most visitors, the key advantage is clarity: you know exactly which airport serves Heihe, and the concise scale can make moving from check-in to boarding or from arrival to ground transport feel more direct and less stressful.
Routes
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Nearby airports
Other airports in China
FAQ
Heihe 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.
8 common questions
- Heihe Airport is located in Heihe, China (Asia), at coordinates 50.220°, 127.430°.
- Its IATA code is HEK and its ICAO code is ZYHE.
- Heihe Airport serves Heihe, China. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Heihe 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.
- Heihe Airport sits at latitude 50.220° and longitude 127.430°. 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 HEK. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HEK is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HEK on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- 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.