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PKX Beijing Daxing International Airport
Beijing Daxing International Airport (IATA: PKX, ICAO:ZBAD) is located in the the city of Beijing, China. It is the primary international airport serving Beijing and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

PKX

ICAO Code

ZBAD

Name

Beijing Daxing International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

China (CN)

City

Beijing

Latitude

39.7827988

Longitude

116.3880005

Time Zone

UTC+08:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) ICAO: ZBAD UTC+08:00 China

Beijing Daxing International Airport is the newer international aviation gateway serving Beijing and the surrounding Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei economic region. Located in Daxing District in southern Beijing, it is positioned as a large-scale passenger and cargo hub rather than a dedicated freighter airport. For international freight forwarders, its value lies in access to Beijing’s high-value manufacturing, technology, life-science, consumer and government-related logistics demand, together with connections through the wider Beijing aviation network. Cargo acceptance, customs status, aircraft allocation and available routings are operationally changeable; our service team confirms the actual handling terminal, carrier acceptance window and documentation requirements before booking.

Airport name	Beijing Daxing International Airport
Location	Beijing, China
Coordinates	39.7827988, 116.3880005
Airport identifiers	IATA PKX; ICAO ZBAD

Key Highlights

Major international gateway for Beijing, with access to a broad passenger-belly and connecting-airline network subject to current schedules and cargo acceptance.
Located in the southern Beijing logistics corridor, providing a practical air gateway for parts of Beijing, Hebei and the wider Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region.
Best suited to planned international shipments, high-value general cargo and time-sensitive consignments requiring coordinated customs and airline handling.
Large hub operations can involve strict terminal cut-offs, security screening controls, vehicle access procedures and transfer coordination.
Airport selection should be compared with other Beijing-area gateways according to origin address, airline allotment, cargo type and final delivery location.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Cargo capabilities depend on the appointed airline, ground handling agent, customs regime and shipment category. Our service team verifies the applicable facility before issuing final operating instructions.

General cargo handlingExport cargo normally passes through airline or ground-handler acceptance, security screening, weighing, documentation checks and build-up. Packaging must withstand mechanised handling and screening.

International transit coordinationConnecting cargo may require through-airway-bill checks, transfer-time validation and confirmation that the selected airline accepts the intended transfer movement.

Temperature-sensitive cargoPharmaceuticals, biological materials, perishables and other controlled shipments require pre-arranged acceptance, packaging validation and a confirmed cool-chain process. Availability is not assumed from airport size.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance is subject to airline capability, current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, shipper documentation, package marks, labels and screening. Some commodities require advance approval.

Customs and inspection handlingDeclaration, inspection, release and bonded-transit arrangements depend on the cargo status, trade mode, commodity and customs instructions. The appointed broker should confirm the exact process.

Special cargoLive animals, valuables, oversized pieces, lithium-battery shipments and security-sensitive cargo require commodity-specific acceptance checks before space is confirmed.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Typical planning directions include Northeast and Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East and other international markets, using direct services or one-stop connections according to the current operating schedule.
Available uplift may be provided by passenger-belly capacity, dedicated freighter services, interline arrangements or trucking connections. Carrier acceptance and routings must be checked for each shipment.
Actual transit time is influenced by booking confirmation, cargo readiness, export customs release, security screening, terminal cut-off, transfer availability, weather, air-traffic restrictions and destination customs.
Our service team quotes a planning window only after checking the commodity, dimensions, chargeable weight, origin collection point, required delivery date and destination service conditions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Beijing and southern Beijing are the immediate market; Hebei, Tianjin and other northern China origins may be served through coordinated trucking, subject to road distance and airport cut-off.
Technology and electronics: high-value components, communications equipment, instruments and finished electronic products often require secure handling, accurate descriptions and controlled delivery appointments.
Life science and healthcare: medicines, diagnostic materials and laboratory products require temperature, regulatory and packaging checks before uplift.
Consumer and industrial cargo: apparel, e-commerce shipments, machinery parts, samples and time-critical spare parts may be suitable, provided dimensions and airline acceptance are confirmed.
Perishables: food, flowers and other short-life products require pre-alerts, suitable packaging and a confirmed handling chain rather than relying on general cargo procedures.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline booking cut-off and physical cargo acceptance cut-off are not interchangeable. Our service team obtains the carrier’s confirmed deadline and builds in time for collection, customs, screening and terminal delivery.
Accurate declaration: commercial invoices, packing lists, airway-bill data, HS classification, origin information and permits must be consistent. Vague descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” can trigger clarification or inspection.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-controlled goods, live animals, food, medicines and strategic or controlled items may require additional declarations, permits, packaging evidence or airline approval.
Inspection and delivery: customs examination, security re-screening, warehouse queues, vehicle registration and consignee collection requirements can change the release sequence. Do not schedule final delivery solely from the flight arrival time.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send cargo-ready date, exact pieces, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, battery content and destination requirements before requesting space. This allows us to screen routing and acceptance risks early.
For temperature-sensitive or special cargo, provide packaging specifications, temperature range, handling instructions and required transfer conditions before booking; obtain written confirmation from the handling chain.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks and keep invoice, packing list, permits and airway-bill data aligned. Where inspection risk is material, allow a contingency window before the planned departure.
Compare Beijing Daxing International Airport with alternative Beijing-area gateways or a truck-air solution when the origin is distant, the delivery point is outside southern Beijing, or the required carrier has limited capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Beijing Daxing International Airport handle international export cargo?

It serves international aviation movements, but cargo acceptance is determined by the selected airline, handling agent, trade mode, destination and commodity. Our service team verifies the actual export process before booking.

Can I calculate delivery time from the flight arrival time?

No. Arrival is only one milestone. Customs release, warehouse processing, transfer arrangements, inspection, consignee documents and local delivery capacity can materially affect final delivery time.

Are lithium batteries and dangerous goods accepted?

They may be accepted only when the airline and handling chain approve the shipment. Classification, UN information where applicable, packing instructions, labels, declarations and screening requirements must be reviewed in advance.

Is a large airport automatically the best choice for urgent cargo?

Not necessarily. The best gateway depends on cargo readiness, confirmed uplift, collection distance, customs timing, destination connectivity and the final delivery address. We compare feasible options rather than selecting by airport size alone.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as qualified freight-forwarding guidance and must be reconfirmed against the applicable airline, ground handler, customs process and shipment-specific acceptance conditions.

Civil aviation regulatory reference: caac.gov.cn

Chinese customs and import/export compliance reference: customs.gov.cn

International air cargo standards and carrier reference: iata.org

International airport and aerodrome coding reference: icao.int

Schedules, handling arrangements, cut-off times, cargo restrictions, customs procedures and available capacity are time-sensitive. Our service team confirms these items with the relevant operational parties before final quotation and dispatch.