Khovd Airport (ZMKD)
Medium airport · Khovd, Khovd Province, Mongolia
Airport data
| Name | Khovd Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZMKD |
| IATA | HVD |
| Elevation | 4,898 ft (1493 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°57'15" E 91°37'42" 47.95410, 91.62820 |
| Location | Khovd, Khovd Province, Mongolia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,352 ft (2850 m) | 160 ft | ASP | Yes |
Khovd Airport at a glance
Khovd Airport is a medium airport in Khovd, Khovd Province, Mongolia, known to airline systems as HVD. The field elevation of 4,898 ft (1493 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZMKD 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 9,352 ft (2850 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 ZMKD 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 Khovd Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ölgii Mongolei International Airport | ZMUL | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Fuyun Koktokay Airport | ZWFY | 204 km (110 NM) |
| Ulaangom Airport | ZMUG | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Altay Xuedu Airport | ZWAT | 265 km (143 NM) |
| Burqin Kanas Airport | ZWKN | 345 km (186 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Khovd Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,898 ft field elevation of Khovd 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 Khovd Airport
What is the ICAO code of Khovd Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Khovd Airport is ZMKD, and its IATA code is HVD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Khovd Airport above sea level?
Khovd Airport sits at an elevation of 4,898 feet (1493 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Khovd Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.9541, 91.6282 — in Khovd, Khovd Province, Mongolia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ölgii Mongolei International Airport, about 171 km away.
Does ZMKD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZMKD 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 Khovd Airport?
Khovd Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,352 ft (2850 m) with a ASP surface.