Small airport · Beijing, China
Beijing Nanyuan Airport
Located in Fengtai District, 3 km (1.9 mi) south of the 4th Ring Road and 13 km (8.1 mi) from Tiananmen Square, Nanyuan Airport was first opened in 1910, making it the oldest airport in China. Its IATA code is NAY. Its ICAO code is ZBNY. Elevation 96 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Beijing, China |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NAY |
| ICAO code | ZBNY |
| Type | Small airport |
| Elevation | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.7822° N, 116.3863° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Beijing Nanyuan Airport is known for
Located in Fengtai District, 3 km (1.9 mi) south of the 4th Ring Road and 13 km (8.1 mi) from Tiananmen Square, Nanyuan Airport was first opened in 1910, making it the oldest airport in China.
History
Located in Fengtai District, 3 km (1.9 mi) south of the 4th Ring Road and 13 km (8.1 mi) from Tiananmen Square, Nanyuan Airport was first opened in 1910, making it the oldest airport in China. Nanyuan Airport ceased civil operations on 25 September 2019, after all commercial passenger flights (operated by China United Airlines) were moved to the newly opened Beijing Daxing International Airport. It remained operational as a People's Liberation Army Air Force military base for 5 more days until 30 September 2019, when the Beijing Nanjiao Airport (known as "New Nanyuan Airport" during construction, adjacent to Beijing Daxing Airport) opened.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Beijing Nanyuan Airport?
Located in Fengtai District, 3 km (1.9 mi) south of the 4th Ring Road and 13 km (8.1 mi) from Tiananmen Square, Nanyuan Airport was first opened in 1910, making it the oldest airport in China.
What is the airport code for Beijing Nanyuan Airport?
Beijing Nanyuan Airport — its IATA code is NAY and its ICAO code is ZBNY.
Where is Beijing Nanyuan Airport located?
Beijing Nanyuan Airport serves Beijing, China. Its coordinates are 39.7822° N, 116.3863° E.
What is the history of Beijing Nanyuan Airport?
Located in Fengtai District, 3 km (1.9 mi) south of the 4th Ring Road and 13 km (8.1 mi) from Tiananmen Square, Nanyuan Airport was first opened in 1910, making it the oldest airport in China. Nanyuan Airport ceased civil operations on 25 September 2019, after all commercial passenger flights (operated by China United Airlines) were moved to the newly opened Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#44093
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_Nanyuan_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.