Arvaikheer Airport (ZMAH)
Medium airport · Arvaikheer, Övörkhangai Province, Mongolia
Airport data
| Name | Arvaikheer Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZMAH |
| IATA | AVK |
| Elevation | 5,932 ft (1808 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°15'1" E 102°48'7" 46.25030, 102.80200 |
| Location | Arvaikheer, Övörkhangai Province, Mongolia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | — | UNK | No |
Arvaikheer Airport at a glance
Arvaikheer Airport is a medium airport in Arvaikheer, Övörkhangai Province, Mongolia, known to airline systems as AVK. The field elevation of 5,932 ft (1808 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZMAH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of unk surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZMAH shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Arvaikheer Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bayankhongor Airport | ZMBH | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Bulgan Airport | ZMBN | 294 km (159 NM) |
| Dalanzadgad Airport | ZMDZ | 319 km (172 NM) |
| Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport | ZMCK | 342 km (185 NM) |
| Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport | ZMUB | 349 km (188 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Arvaikheer Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,932 ft field elevation of Arvaikheer Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 14 airports and airfields we list for Mongolia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Arvaikheer Airport
What is the ICAO code of Arvaikheer Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Arvaikheer Airport is ZMAH, and its IATA code is AVK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Arvaikheer Airport above sea level?
Arvaikheer Airport sits at an elevation of 5,932 feet (1808 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Arvaikheer Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.2503, 102.8020 — in Arvaikheer, Övörkhangai Province, Mongolia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bayankhongor Airport, about 162 km away.
Does ZMAH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZMAH appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Arvaikheer Airport?
Arvaikheer Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a UNK surface.