Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 5,875

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: -5.46%

In August 2025, Hohhot Baita International Airport handled 5,875 departures, a year-over-year change of -5.46%. The result reflects adjustments in capacity and schedule timing as carriers balanced peak travel periods across northern China.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 85.23%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +6.24 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 315

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: +6.78%

Departure punctuality reached 85.23% at Hohhot Baita International Airport, supported by schedule smoothing; localized weather and air traffic flow programs still drove some variability. With {cxl_str} cancellations ({yoy_cxl_str} YoY), most passengers saw fewer severe disruptions, though buffers help on peak weekends.

Airlines Serving Hohhot Baita International Airport

Hohhot Baita International Airport is primarily served by national full‑service carriers and select regional airlines, linking major hubs such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou alongside Inner Mongolia cities. The network emphasizes domestic connectivity; in August 2025, 5,875 departures supported strong regional access.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Hohhot Baita International Airport should remain broadly steady with departure punctuality near current levels; late‑day thunderstorms and weekend peaks may still trigger pockets of delay. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.