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Zhangjiakou Air Base (张家口 Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport)

Zhangjiakou Air Base (also 张家口 Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport; ICAO ZBZJ) is an active joint civil-military airfield in China, operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,500 m). Home to the 19th Air Brigade, flying J-11 Responsive Dragon.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇨🇳 China
Location🇨🇳 China
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built2013
Operating OrganizationPeople's Liberation Army Air Force
Units & aircraft
19th Air Brigade · J-11 Responsive Dragon
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates40.7394°N, 114.9317°E
IATA codeZQZ
ICAO codeZBZJ
Runways
12/30 · 2,500 m (8,202 ft) · Concrete

Description

Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport is a dual-use military and public airport located 9 kilometers southeast of the city center of Zhangjiakou in Hebei province, north China. Construction to convert the air base to a dual-use airport began in May 2010. The airport was opened on June 16, 2013. It features a single runway, 2,500 meters long and 45 meters wide, with a concrete surface. The airport serves as the base for the 7th Fighter Aviation Division, which operates J-7 and J-11 fighter aircraft.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: J-11 Responsive Dragon
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  3. JAN 122026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  4. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated