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Khovd Airport - Airport Information
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About Khovd Airport
Overview
Khovd Airport (ZMKD) is a medium-sized airport located in western Mongolia at an elevation of 4,898 feet above mean sea level. Situated at coordinates 47.954102, 91.628197, the airport serves the Khovd region with multiple runway options for various aircraft operations.
Flying Conditions
The high-elevation airport (4,898 ft MSL) presents significant altitude considerations for aircraft performance and approach planning. Given its geographical location in western Mongolia, pilots should anticipate potentially challenging wind conditions and rapid meteorological changes typical of mountainous terrain.
Notable Features
Khovd Airport features two primary runways: a 9,352-foot asphalted runway (16/34) and a 6,535-foot gravel runway (16L/34R). The substantial runway length at the primary asphalt runway provides operational flexibility for a range of aircraft types, while the gravel runway offers alternative landing options.
Approach Considerations
Runway 16/34 appears to be the primary operational runway, offering the longest surface at 9,352 feet. Pilots should carefully assess wind direction and aircraft performance characteristics when selecting between the asphalted and gravel runway options, keeping in mind the airport's significant elevation and potential terrain interactions.
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