Dalanzadgad Airport (ZMDZ)
Medium airport · Dalanzadgad, Ömnögovi Province, Mongolia
Airport data
| Name | Dalanzadgad Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZMDZ |
| IATA | DLZ |
| Elevation | 4,787 ft (1459 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°36'31" E 104°22'4" 43.60863, 104.36773 |
| Location | Dalanzadgad, Ömnögovi Province, Mongolia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,545 ft (2300 m) | 164 ft | CON | No |
Dalanzadgad Airport at a glance
Dalanzadgad Airport is a medium airport in Dalanzadgad, Ömnögovi Province, Mongolia, known to airline systems as DLZ. The field elevation of 4,787 ft (1459 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZMDZ 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, 03/21, offers 7,545 ft (2300 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZMDZ 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 Dalanzadgad 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 | 319 km (172 NM) |
| Bayankhongor Airport | ZMBH | 405 km (219 NM) |
| Bayannur Tianjitai Airport | ZBYZ | 407 km (220 NM) |
| Shine Bulagin Hural Air Base | MN-0005 | 456 km (246 NM) |
| Wuhai Airport | ZBUH | 470 km (254 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dalanzadgad Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,787 ft field elevation of Dalanzadgad 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 Dalanzadgad Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dalanzadgad Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dalanzadgad Airport is ZMDZ, and its IATA code is DLZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dalanzadgad Airport above sea level?
Dalanzadgad Airport sits at an elevation of 4,787 feet (1459 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dalanzadgad Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.6086, 104.3677 — in Dalanzadgad, Ömnögovi Province, Mongolia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arvaikheer Airport, about 319 km away.
Does ZMDZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZMDZ 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 Dalanzadgad Airport?
Dalanzadgad Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,545 ft (2300 m) with a CON surface.