Gateway to the volcanic landscapes of Inner Mongolia.
Opened
2014
Location
Arxan, China
Arxan Yi'ershi Airport (IATA: YIE, ICAO: ZBES) is a regional airport serving Arxan City in the Hinggan League of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. It connects this remote border area to major Chinese cities, supporting both tourism and local commerce.
The airport serves as an important access point for visitors to the Arxan National Forest Park and the surrounding volcanic geological park, which are significant tourist attractions in northeastern China. Given the region's cold climate and seasonal tourism patterns, flight frequencies tend to peak in summer months.
As a smaller regional facility, the airport handles a modest volume of passengers and operates limited scheduled services primarily to destinations within China such as Beijing and Hohhot.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building designed to handle the modest regional passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation between the airport and Arxan city center is available via taxi and shuttle bus services.
Airlines here
China Southern Airlines and Inner Mongolia Airlines have operated services at this airport, connecting Arxan to major Chinese cities.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the Hinggan League of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region near the Chinese-Mongolian border.
- ›Serves as a key gateway to Arxan National Forest Park and the UNESCO-recognized volcanic geology area.
- ›The airport's elevation reflects the highland terrain of the Greater Khingan mountain range.
- ›Seasonal tourism significantly influences passenger volumes, with summer being the peak travel period.
- ›The airport's name references both Arxan city and the nearby Yi'ershi district.
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