Ölgii Mongolei International Airport (ZMUL)
Medium airport · Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia
Airport data
| Name | Ölgii Mongolei International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZMUL |
| IATA | ULG |
| Elevation | 5,732 ft (1747 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°59'36" E 89°55'21" 48.99330, 89.92250 |
| Location | Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | — | UNK | No |
Ölgii Mongolei International Airport at a glance
Ölgii Mongolei International Airport is a medium airport in Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia, known to airline systems as ULG. The field elevation of 5,732 ft (1747 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZMUL 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 7,874 ft (2400 m) of unk 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 ZMUL 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 Ölgii Mongolei International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Khovd Airport | ZMKD | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Ulaangom Airport | ZMUG | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Altay Xuedu Airport | ZWAT | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Burqin Kanas Airport | ZWKN | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Fuyun Koktokay Airport | ZWFY | 245 km (132 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ölgii Mongolei International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,732 ft field elevation of Ölgii Mongolei International 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 Ölgii Mongolei International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ölgii Mongolei International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ölgii Mongolei International Airport is ZMUL, and its IATA code is ULG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ölgii Mongolei International Airport above sea level?
Ölgii Mongolei International Airport sits at an elevation of 5,732 feet (1747 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ölgii Mongolei International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.9933, 89.9225 — in Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Khovd Airport, about 171 km away.
Does ZMUL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZMUL 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 Ölgii Mongolei International Airport?
Ölgii Mongolei International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a UNK surface.