Bayankhongor Airport (ZMBH)
Medium airport · Bayankhongor, Bayankhongor Province, Mongolia
Airport data
| Name | Bayankhongor Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZMBH |
| IATA | BYN |
| Elevation | 6,085 ft (1855 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°9'48" E 100°42'14" 46.16330, 100.70400 |
| Location | Bayankhongor, Bayankhongor Province, Mongolia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 114 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bayankhongor Airport at a glance
Bayankhongor Airport is a medium airport in Bayankhongor, Bayankhongor Province, Mongolia, known to airline systems as BYN. The field elevation of 6,085 ft (1855 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZMBH 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, 16/34, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZMBH 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 Bayankhongor Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arvaikheer Airport | ZMAH | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Altai Airport | ZMAT | 345 km (186 NM) |
| Bulgan Airport | ZMBN | 365 km (197 NM) |
| Mörön Airport | ZMMN | 392 km (212 NM) |
| Dalanzadgad Airport | ZMDZ | 405 km (219 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bayankhongor Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,085 ft field elevation of Bayankhongor 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 Bayankhongor Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bayankhongor Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bayankhongor Airport is ZMBH, and its IATA code is BYN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bayankhongor Airport above sea level?
Bayankhongor Airport sits at an elevation of 6,085 feet (1855 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bayankhongor Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.1633, 100.7040 — in Bayankhongor, Bayankhongor Province, Mongolia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arvaikheer Airport, about 162 km away.
Does ZMBH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZMBH 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 Bayankhongor Airport?
Bayankhongor Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a ASP surface.