Datong Yungang International Airport

Datong Yungang International Airport (IATA: DAT, ICAO: ZBDT) serves Datong, a major city in Shanxi Province, northern China, known for its significant coal industry and historic sites such as the Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The airport connects Datong with major Chinese cities and supports both domestic tourism and business travel. The airport was upgraded and expanded to international status, reflecting Datong's growing importance as a cultural tourism destination. It handles a moderate volume of passenger traffic, primarily on domestic routes operated by Chinese carriers. The 'Yungang' designation in its name honors the city's most celebrated cultural landmark.