Choibalsan Airport (ZMCD)
Medium airport · Dornod Province, Mongolia
Airport data
| Name | Choibalsan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZMCD |
| IATA | COQ |
| Elevation | 2,457 ft (749 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°8'7" E 114°38'50" 48.13538, 114.64723 |
| Location | Dornod Province, Mongolia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Choibalsan Airport at a glance
Choibalsan Airport is a medium airport in Dornod Province, Mongolia, known to airline systems as COQ. The field elevation of 2,457 ft (749 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZMCD 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, 12/30, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZMCD 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 Choibalsan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baruun Urt Airport | ZMBU | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Manzhouli Xijiao Airport | ZBMZ | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Chindant Air Base | UIAG | 280 km (151 NM) |
| Step Air Base | XIAS | 325 km (176 NM) |
| Krasnokamensk Airport | UIAE | 326 km (176 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Choibalsan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,457 ft field elevation of Choibalsan 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 Choibalsan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Choibalsan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Choibalsan Airport is ZMCD, and its IATA code is COQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Choibalsan Airport above sea level?
Choibalsan Airport sits at an elevation of 2,457 feet (749 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Choibalsan Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.1354, 114.6472 — in Dornod Province, Mongolia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Baruun Urt Airport, about 193 km away.
Does ZMCD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZMCD 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 Choibalsan Airport?
Choibalsan Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a CON surface.