Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Quick Airport Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport name | Beijing Daxing International Airport |
| Chinese name | 北京大兴国际机场 |
| IATA code | PKX |
| ICAO code | ZBAD |
| Airport type | International civil airport |
| Location | Daxing District, Beijing, China, extending toward the Beijing–Hebei border |
| Opened | September 25, 2019 |
| Terminal size | Approximately 700,000 m² |
| Official website | Beijing Daxing International Airport — Official Website |
| Wikipedia page | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_Daxing_International_Airport |
| Airport service phone | +86 10 96158 — 24-hour airport service hotline; English service is available. |
| service@bdia.com.cn — commonly published as the airport service email; for urgent passenger assistance, the official 96158 hotline is the better verified channel. | |
| Emergency contacts | 110 – Police; 119 – Fire & Rescue; 120 – Medical emergency/Ambulance. For airport-specific passenger assistance, call +86 10 96158. |
| Time zone | China Standard Time (UTC+8) |
| Primary passenger region | Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei / Jing-Jin-Ji region |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the airport code for Beijing Daxing International Airport?
The IATA code is PKX, while the ICAO code is ZBAD.
2. When did Beijing Daxing International Airport open?
Daxing Airport began commercial operations in September 2019, with official sources giving September 25, 2019 as its operational opening date.
3. How can I contact Beijing Daxing International Airport?
For passenger enquiries, services and assistance, call +86 10 96158. Beijing municipal government information identifies this as the airport’s 24-hour service hotline and notes that English service is available.
4. Is Beijing Daxing Airport the same as Beijing Capital Airport?
No. Beijing has two principal international airports: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Daxing is the newer airport, located south of central Beijing.
5. How far is Daxing Airport from central Beijing?
The airport is approximately 46 km south of central Beijing, although the practical journey time varies considerably according to the transport mode and traffic.
6. Can I reach Beijing Daxing Airport by train or subway?
Yes. The airport is directly connected to Beijing’s rail and metro network. The Daxing Airport Express links the airport with Caoqiao, while the Beijing–Xiong’an intercity railway provides another high-speed rail connection.
7. Why is Beijing Daxing Airport called the “starfish airport”?
Its terminal has a distinctive radial layout, with large passenger areas extending outward from a central core. Seen from above, the configuration resembles a starfish, giving the building its popular nickname.
8. What should I do if I need urgent help at the airport?
For airport-related assistance, contact 96158. For a genuine emergency requiring police, fire or medical intervention in China, the national emergency numbers are 110, 119 and 120, respectively.
9. Where can I find the official information for Beijing Daxing Airport?
The airport’s official website is bdia.com.cn. It is the preferred source for airport-specific information and updates.
10. What area does Beijing Daxing Airport serve?
Although situated in Daxing District in southern Beijing, the airport is intended to serve the wider Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei metropolitan region, making it an important aviation gateway for northern China.