Ulaangom Airport (ZMUG)
Medium airport · Ulaangom, Uvs Province, Mongolia
Airport data
| Name | Ulaangom Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZMUG |
| IATA | ULO |
| Elevation | 5,676 ft (1730 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°3'60" E 91°56'18" 50.06659, 91.93827 |
| Location | Ulaangom, Uvs Province, Mongolia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,815 ft (2687 m) | 98 ft | CON | No |
Ulaangom Airport at a glance
Ulaangom Airport is a medium airport in Ulaangom, Uvs Province, Mongolia, known to airline systems as ULO. The field elevation of 5,676 ft (1730 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZMUG 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, 13/31, offers 8,815 ft (2687 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZMUG 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 Ulaangom 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 | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Khovd Airport | ZMKD | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Kyzyl Airport | UNKY | 248 km (134 NM) |
| Altay Xuedu Airport | ZWAT | 382 km (206 NM) |
| Fuyun Koktokay Airport | ZWFY | 404 km (218 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ulaangom Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,676 ft field elevation of Ulaangom 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 Ulaangom Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ulaangom Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ulaangom Airport is ZMUG, and its IATA code is ULO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ulaangom Airport above sea level?
Ulaangom Airport sits at an elevation of 5,676 feet (1730 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ulaangom Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.0666, 91.9383 — in Ulaangom, Uvs Province, Mongolia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ölgii Mongolei International Airport, about 188 km away.
Does ZMUG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZMUG 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 Ulaangom Airport?
Ulaangom Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,815 ft (2687 m) with a CON surface.