Bulgan Airport

ZMBN / UGA

Bulgan, MN

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Bulgan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ZMBN
IATA Code: UGA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,311 ft MSL

Location

City: Bulgan
Country: MN
Latitude: 48.855000°
Longitude: 103.475998°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 6,234 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Bulgan Airport

Overview

Bulgan Airport serves the Mongolian region of Bulgan, situated at an elevation of 4,311 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 48.855000, 103.475998, this medium-sized airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting regional transportation and potentially agricultural or resource-sector operations.

Flying Conditions

As an airport positioned at a significant elevation of 4,311 feet MSL, pilots should anticipate potential density altitude challenges, particularly during warmer months. The airport's geographic location in Mongolia suggests variable and potentially challenging weather conditions that can change rapidly, requiring careful pre-flight planning and continuous meteorological monitoring.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (13/31) with a reported length of 6,234 feet, which provides adequate capacity for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its elevated position and Mongolian terrain context likely involve surrounding terrain considerations that pilots must carefully assess during approach and departure phases.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 offers directional flexibility for arrivals and departures, with orientation allowing for wind-adaptive approaches. Pilots should conduct thorough terrain and obstacle assessments given the airport's elevation and regional geographic characteristics, ensuring comprehensive situational awareness during all flight phases.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.