Beijing Capital International Airport (IATA: PEK, ICAO: ZBAA) is one of the two international airports serving Beijing, the capital of China, and the busiest airport in the country by international passenger traffic. Located approximately 25 kilometres (16 miles) northeast of Beijing city centre in the Shunyi District, the airport opened on 2 March 1958 and serves as the primary hub for Air China, the national carrier of China.
PEK is a major hub for Air China and a focus city for Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and various international carriers. The airport operates three passenger terminals (T1, T2, and T3) with Terminal 3 being one of the largest airport terminal structures in the world. The airport is owned and operated by Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited.
In 2025, Beijing Capital International Airport served approximately 80 million passengers, maintaining its position as one of the world’s busiest airports. The airport connects Beijing with destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa, offering nonstop service to more than 250 destinations worldwide.