Bulgan Airport (ZMBN)
Medium airport · Bulgan, Bulgan Province, Mongolia
Airport data
| Name | Bulgan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZMBN |
| IATA | UGA |
| Elevation | 4,311 ft (1314 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°51'18" E 103°28'34" 48.85500, 103.47600 |
| Location | Bulgan, Bulgan Province, Mongolia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,234 ft (1900 m) | — | UNK | No |
Bulgan Airport at a glance
Bulgan Airport is a medium airport in Bulgan, Bulgan Province, Mongolia, known to airline systems as UGA. The field elevation of 4,311 ft (1314 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZMBN 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, 13/31, offers 6,234 ft (1900 m) of unk surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZMBN 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 Bulgan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mörön Airport | ZMMN | 261 km (141 NM) |
| Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport | ZMUB | 268 km (145 NM) |
| Dzhida Air Base | UIID | 279 km (151 NM) |
| Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport | ZMCK | 282 km (152 NM) |
| Arvaikheer Airport | ZMAH | 294 km (159 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bulgan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,311 ft field elevation of Bulgan 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 Bulgan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bulgan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bulgan Airport is ZMBN, and its IATA code is UGA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bulgan Airport above sea level?
Bulgan Airport sits at an elevation of 4,311 feet (1314 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bulgan Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.8550, 103.4760 — in Bulgan, Bulgan Province, Mongolia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mörön Airport, about 261 km away.
Does ZMBN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZMBN 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 Bulgan Airport?
Bulgan Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,234 ft (1900 m) with a UNK surface.