Mörön Airport (ZMMN)
Medium airport · Mörön, Khövsgöl Province, Mongolia
Airport data
| Name | Mörön Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZMMN |
| IATA | MXV |
| Elevation | 4,272 ft (1302 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°39'49" E 100°6'0" 49.66368, 100.10003 |
| Location | Mörön, Khövsgöl Province, Mongolia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 138 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mörön Airport at a glance
Mörön Airport is a medium airport in Mörön, Khövsgöl Province, Mongolia, known to airline systems as MXV. The field elevation of 4,272 ft (1302 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZMMN 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, 10/28, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZMMN 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 Mörön Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgan Airport | ZMBN | 261 km (141 NM) |
| Bayankhongor Airport | ZMBH | 392 km (212 NM) |
| Irkutsk Northwest Airport | UIIR | 415 km (224 NM) |
| Irkutsk International Airport | UIII | 417 km (225 NM) |
| Arvaikheer Airport | ZMAH | 430 km (232 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mörön Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,272 ft field elevation of Mörön 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 Mörön Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mörön Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mörön Airport is ZMMN, and its IATA code is MXV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mörön Airport above sea level?
Mörön Airport sits at an elevation of 4,272 feet (1302 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mörön Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.6637, 100.1000 — in Mörön, Khövsgöl Province, Mongolia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bulgan Airport, about 261 km away.
Does ZMMN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZMMN 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 Mörön Airport?
Mörön Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.