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Beijing, People's Republic of China

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing, People's Republic of China

Beijing Capital International Airport
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Beijing Capital International Airport, located 32 kilometers northeast of downtown Beijing in Chaoyang and Shunyi, has served as the busier of the city's two international airports since its opening in 1958. Covering 1,480 hectares, the state-operated facility exemplifies high-tech architectural principles in its design and has handled the capital's primary commercial air traffic for decades. Its IATA code, PEK, derives from Beijing's former romanized name, Peking.

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Beijing, People's Republic of China

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