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Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY/ZBNY) was Beijing's oldest airport, located in Fengtai District about 15 km south of the city center. It opened in 1910 and served as a military airfield with limited civil operations, most notably by China United Airlines. It closed permanently on September 25, 2019, when Beijing Daxing International Airport opened.
💡 Local Tip
Aviation history fans should note that Nanyuan's closure ended over a century of continuous aviation use in Beijing; the old site is not a public museum, so check redevelopment plans before making a special trip.
🚖 Getting There
Because Nanyuan is closed, there is no current airport bus, taxi rank, or rail link for passenger departures. For Beijing travel, take the airport express or subway from Beijing Capital (PEK) or the Daxing Airport Express from PKX. If visiting the former Nanyuan site, use local buses or taxis to Fengtai District and expect redevelopment around the old airfield.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Beijing Nanyuan Airport still operating?
A: No. Nanyuan Airport closed permanently on September 25, 2019, and no longer handles passenger flights.
Q: Which airport replaced Nanyuan Airport?
A: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) took over its civil flights and became Beijing's new southern airport.
Q: Which airlines used Nanyuan Airport?
A: China United Airlines was the main commercial operator; the airport also had military use and limited general aviation.
Q: Can I book flights to NAY today?
A: No. The IATA code NAY is no longer used for active scheduled passenger service; use PEK or PKX for Beijing.
AI-generated content · Generated Oct 1, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash