Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (ZMCK/UBN) — Ulaanbaatar (Sergelen), Mongolia
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- TS-1
- Tower
- 129.0
- Runways
- 11/29
- Elevation
- 4,482 ft
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Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: ZMCK
- Name: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 47.646915
- Longitude: 106.819832
- Elevation: 4482 ft
- Country: Mongolia
- Municipality: Ulaanbaatar (Sergelen)
- IATA Code: UBN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: ZMUB
- Timezone: Asia/Ulaanbaatar
- Distance from City: 31.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 11811 X 148
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: 86 R/B/X/T
- Lighting: RWY 11: SALS 420m LIH, PAPI 3° left; RWY 29: PALS CAT II 900m LIH, PAPI 3° left, TDZ, CL/Edge/End lights both ends
- NAVAIDs: VOR/DME 116.9 (H24); ILS RWY 29 LOC 109.9 GP 333.8
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II RWY 29, VOR/DME
- Remarks: Declared distances TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA all 3600m. Slope 0.04%. THR 11 elev 4484ft, THR 29 elev 4481ft
Frequencies
- Tower: 129.000 MHz
- Ground: No dedicated GND frequency published — ZMCK uses TWR 129.000 MHz for ground movements (single-frequency aerodrome per AIP AD-2.ZMCK) MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 120.000 MHz
- ATIS: 123.700 MHz
Operation Hours
Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24. All ATS (TWR, APP, ATIS) H24. AFIS 5715 kHz HJ only
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +976 71287300
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +976 71287311
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://en.ulaanbaatar-airport.mn/
- Remarks: Operations: +976 71287360. Email: [email protected]. SITA: UBNCKXH. AFTN: ZMCKYDYX. No dedicated GND frequency — TWR 129.0 used for ground movements (single-frequency aerodrome per AIP)
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: ZMCK is not IATA Level 2 or 3; slots not required
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24. Advance notification required with crew/passenger manifest
Fees
- Landing Fee: International: USD 18/t MTOW. Domestic long (>965.6km): MNT 17000/t. Domestic short: MNT 5500/t. Non-scheduled surcharge: +50% if requested 1 working day prior
- Parking Fee: First 2h free. ≤50t: MNT 130/t/hr, 51-100t: MNT 260/t/hr, >100t: MNT 390/t/hr
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Passenger bridge: USD 200 first 2h, USD 40/additional 30min. Lighting: USD 3/t intl foreign. Charter +15% surcharge. VAT national airlines only
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: TS-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: TS-1 (Russian Jet A-1 equivalent). Hydrant pits: 14, Dispensers: 4 (3780L/min), Refuelers: 2 (1500L/min, 25m³ capacity). De-icing available (Clariant Type IV)
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. Advance passenger/crew name list required. Health declaration mandatory. Visa required unless bilateral exemption
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: ARFF CAT 9. Transition altitude 3900m (4200m when QNH ≥ 1031 hPa). Mag var 5°W (2020). Noise abatement: NIL (AD 2.21). Wildlife hazard: 125 bird species documented — demoiselle cranes, whooper swans, raptors present seasonally. Cargo max 50t/day
Alternates
ZMUB
- ICAO: ZMUB
- Name: Chinggis Khaan Intl
- Distance (NM): 12.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Airport of entry. Full CIQ on request. Currently serves as backup to ZMCK for international flights. Visa-free entry extended until 31 Dec 2026 for 34 countries (up to 30 days, tourism). Others need e-visa or embassy visa. All foreign nationals must register with Immigration Agency within 48 hours. Crew: prior permission from CAAM required for private/GA flights; noise certificate (CON) required in permit application
ZMBN
- ICAO: ZMBN
- Name: Bulgan Airport
- Distance (NM): 151.9
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
ZMAH
- ICAO: ZMAH
- Name: Arvaikheer Airport
- Distance (NM): 184.5
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Mongolia Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 2-14 business days before departure; 48 working hours minimum
- Landing Lead Time: 2-14 business days; local business contact required
Overflight and landing permits required. AOC not required for private aircraft. Local contact required for landing.
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at ZMCK?
- The tower frequency at Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport is 129.0 MHz.
- What fuel is available at ZMCK?
- Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport offers TS-1.
- Does ZMCK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (Mongolia). Permit details for Mongolia
- Is customs available at ZMCK?
- Yes, customs at Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Where is ZMCK located?
- Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (ZMCK) is located in Ulaanbaatar (Sergelen), Mongolia.
- What is the IATA code for ZMCK?
- The IATA code for Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport is UBN.
- Does ZMCK have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 11/29.
- Is ZMCK a port of entry?
- Yes, Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.