Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport

ZMUB / ULN

Ulaanbaatar, MN

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
06:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
-13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -19°C
8 kt
230°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ZMUB 050600Z 23004MPS CAVOK M13/M19 Q1025 NOSIG RMK QFE660.8 60
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
880 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,364 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,012 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,699 ft
ISA Deviation: -19.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ZMUB 050440Z 0506/0612 VRB02MPS 9999 SCT100 TXM10/0507Z TNM26/0523Z BECMG 0518/0520 14007MPS BECMG 0608/0610 VRB02MPS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MUB
14
32 ✈️
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
10,170 ft 197 ft ASP 136°
0.0 kt 8.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
6,560 ft 131 ft GRE 145°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ZMUB

3,982 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.8%
MVFR
22.9%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.3% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Temperature Range

Average: -14.3°C
Range: -42°C to 40°C
-42°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Statistics computed from 3,982 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ZMUB
IATA Code: ULN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,364 ft MSL

Location

City: Ulaanbaatar
Country: MN
Latitude: 47.843102°
Longitude: 106.766998°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 10,170 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 6,560 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

About Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport

Overview

Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport serves Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital, at a significant elevation of 4,364 feet mean sea level. The airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with two runways: a primary 10,170-foot asphalt runway (14/32) and a secondary 6,560-foot gravel runway (15/33).

Flying Conditions

Statistical data indicates highly favorable visual flight conditions, with 78.9% of observations supporting VFR operations and 20.8% at marginal VFR levels. The airport experiences extreme temperature variations, ranging from -42°C to 40°C, with an average temperature of -12.6°C, which pilots should carefully consider for aircraft performance calculations.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 47.843102, 106.766998, Buyant-Ukhaa is positioned in Mongolia's high-altitude terrain, which can present unique challenges for aircraft operations. The significant elevation and potential for rapid meteorological changes require pilots to maintain heightened situational awareness during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note the airport's excellent visibility conditions, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility. September through November represent the most consistently favorable flying months, offering the most predictable meteorological conditions for safe aircraft operations.

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.