Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport

ZMCK / UBN

Ulaanbaatar (Sergelen), MN

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
02:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -22°C
6 kt
90°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ZMCK 050230Z 09003MPS CAVOK M19/M22 Q1025 NOSIG RMK QFE652.1 71
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
876 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,482 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,130 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,126 ft
ISA Deviation: -25.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ZMCK 042250Z 0500/0606 VRB02MPS 9999 SCT100 TXM10/0507Z TNM18/0523Z BECMG 0518/0521 11005MPS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MCK
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
11,811 ft 148 ft ASP 105°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ZMCK

13,750 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
97%
MVFR
1.7%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.2%

Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 97% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -39°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, October, September.

Temperature Range

Average: -13.4°C
Range: -39°C to 24°C
-39°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

December October September

Statistics computed from 13,750 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ZMCK
IATA Code: UBN
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,482 ft MSL

Location

City: Ulaanbaatar (Sergelen)
Country: MN
Latitude: 47.646916°
Longitude: 106.819833°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport

Overview

Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport serves as Mongolia's primary international gateway, located in the capital city's Sergelen district. The airport handles significant international and domestic traffic at a high elevation of 4,482 feet mean sea level, situated on the Mongolian plateau.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 97.1% of the time, with extremely limited periods of instrument meteorological conditions. Temperature ranges are extreme, varying from -39°C to 24°C, presenting significant potential for temperature-related aircraft performance considerations. October, September, and December statistically offer the most consistent visual flight conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway (11/29) extends 11,811 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating large international aircraft. The airport's high elevation and continental climate create unique atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully evaluate for aircraft performance calculations, particularly during temperature extremes.

Approach Considerations

While specific wind data indicates minimal directional variability in the provided statistics, pilots should conduct thorough preflight planning considering the airport's significant elevation and potential for rapid meteorological changes. The expansive runway length provides substantial operational flexibility for most aircraft types operating in challenging environmental conditions.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

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.