Hohhot Baita International Airport — Hohhot, China
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereHohhot Baita International Airport in Hohhot uses the IATA code HET, with ZBHH as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from HET
Hohhot Baita International Airport
Serving the capital of China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, HET links Hohhot to Beijing and other major Chinese cities while also functioning as a jumping-off point for visitors drawn to the grasslands, horseback traditions, and nomadic cultural heritage associated with the wider region. Hohhot's economy blends dairy production, with several of China's largest dairy companies headquartered locally, alongside administrative functions tied to governing the vast autonomous region. The airport's name references the Baita, or White Pagoda, a historic Liao-dynasty structure standing near the field that predates the modern airport by roughly a thousand years. Passenger volume has grown steadily as Hohhot's population and industrial base expanded, and domestic tourism promoting Mongolian ethnic culture, throat singing, and steppe landscapes has added a seasonal boost to what remains primarily a business and administrative travel market rather than an international tourist hub.
Runways at Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | 126.25 MHz | |
| GND | HOHHOT GND | 121.65 MHz |
| TWR | HOHHOT TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)
- Ulanqab Jining Airport (UCB) — 112.1 km (69.7 mi)
- Baotou Donghe International Airport (BAV) — 157.4 km (97.8 mi)
- Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT) — 165.3 km (102.7 mi)
- Shuozhou Zirun Airport (SZH) — 190.2 km (118.2 mi)
- Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport (DSN) — 224.9 km (139.7 mi)
- Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ) — 262.0 km (162.8 mi)
- Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) — 287.1 km (178.4 mi)
- Yulin Yuyang Airport (UYN) — 336.5 km (209.1 mi)
HET takes its name from the nearby centuries-old White Pagoda and mainly handles domestic routes connecting Hohhot to Beijing and other Chinese cities, alongside seasonal grassland and steppe tourism traffic.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Hohhot Baita International Airport?
The IATA code for Hohhot Baita International Airport is HET.
What is the ICAO code for Hohhot Baita International Airport?
The ICAO code for Hohhot Baita International Airport is ZBHH. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.