Baruun Urt Airport (ZMBU)
Medium airport · Sükhbaatar Province, Mongolia
Airport data
| Name | Baruun Urt Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZMBU |
| IATA | UUN |
| Elevation | 3,205 ft (977 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°39'37" E 113°17'6" 46.66030, 113.28500 |
| Location | Sükhbaatar Province, Mongolia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,217 ft (2200 m) | 164 ft | BIT | No |
Baruun Urt Airport at a glance
Baruun Urt Airport is a medium airport in Sükhbaatar Province, Mongolia, known to airline systems as UUN. The field elevation of 3,205 ft (977 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZMBU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 7,217 ft (2200 m) of bit surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZMBU 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 Baruun Urt Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Choibalsan Airport | ZMCD | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Shine Bulagin Hural Air Base | MN-0005 | 329 km (178 NM) |
| Xilinhot Airport | ZBXH | 370 km (200 NM) |
| Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport | ZBER | 372 km (201 NM) |
| Manzhouli Xijiao Airport | ZBMZ | 441 km (238 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Baruun Urt Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,205 ft field elevation of Baruun Urt 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 Baruun Urt Airport
What is the ICAO code of Baruun Urt Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Baruun Urt Airport is ZMBU, and its IATA code is UUN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Baruun Urt Airport above sea level?
Baruun Urt Airport sits at an elevation of 3,205 feet (977 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Baruun Urt Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.6603, 113.2850 — in Sükhbaatar Province, Mongolia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Choibalsan Airport, about 193 km away.
Does ZMBU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZMBU 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 Baruun Urt Airport?
Baruun Urt Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,217 ft (2200 m) with a BIT surface.