Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport

ZMCK / UBN

Ulaanbaatar (Sergelen), MN

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -18°C
4 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ZMCK 050830Z VRB02MPS CAVOK M12/M18 Q1024 NOSIG
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
875 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,482 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,160 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,996 ft
ISA Deviation: -18.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ZMCK 050447Z 0506/0612 VRB02MPS 9999 SCT100 TXM11/0507Z TNM23/0523Z BECMG 0517/0519 09005MPS BECMG 0608/0610 VRB02MPS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
17:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR

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 11,811 ft 148 ft ASP 105° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ZMCK

13,830 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: -13.5°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 13,830 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.