Beijing Daxing

Beijing Daxing International Airport

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469

Flights/Day

05:24

Local Time

Shanghai

Timezone

98ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

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VFR

6°C

Clear • 4kt • 1020.00"

Observed: 21:00 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

02:00

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 08:00 local time

About Beijing Daxing International Airport

Beijing Daxing shares the capital's spring sandstorm risk. Modern design and systems handle weather well otherwise.

Is Beijing Daxing Airport turbulent?

Beijing Daxing shares the same weather challenges as its older sibling Beijing Capital: spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert. The airport opened in 2019 with modern infrastructure designed to handle extreme weather. April 2025 brought record winds exceeding 92 mph that cancelled 693 flights across both Beijing airports. The newer Daxing handles weather operationally well but cannot escape regional dust events.

Opened September 2019 as one of the world's largest airports
April 2025 sandstorms cancelled 693 flights across both Beijing airports
Strongest winds in 75 years recorded at 148 kph

How does Daxing compare to Capital Airport for weather?

Both airports face identical sandstorm and weather risks since they serve the same region. Daxing's newer infrastructure may handle recovery slightly better, but during major dust events both airports experience similar disruption levels. The massive Gobi-originating storms affect the entire Beijing region equally.

When is the best time to fly from Beijing Daxing?

May through October offers the most reliable conditions. Avoid March and April when sandstorm risk peaks. Winter brings cold but generally clear weather. The spring dust storms are the primary weather concern, so plan accordingly if traveling during that season.

Is turbulence at Beijing Daxing dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Beijing Daxing?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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