Chinggis Khaan Intl (ZMUB/ULN) — Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Chinggis Khaan Intl (ZMUB/ULN) serves Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (14/32, 15/33). Field elevation is 4364 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: ZMUB
- Name: Chinggis Khaan Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 47.843102
- Longitude: 106.766998
- Elevation: 4364 ft
- Country: Mongolia
- Municipality: Ulaanbaatar
- IATA Code: ULN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: ZMUB
- Timezone: Asia/Ulaanbaatar
- Distance from City: 14.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 10171 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 55
- Lighting: PALS CAT I 900m LIH, PAPI left 2.67deg, edge lights LIH 60m spacing, RCLL RWY 32 LIH
- NAVAIDs: ILS LOC 110.3/GP 335.0 (RWY 14), VOR/DME UDA 116.0, NDB DA 520kHz, NDB IM 450kHz
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: 3100 x 45 m. RWY 14 TORA/TODA/ASDA not usable (departures from RWY 32 only). Cat A: VFR departures only from RWY 14. Cat B/C/D: no touch-and-go on RWY 14. THR 14 elev 1266m, THR 32 elev 1331m
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 6578 X 98
- Surface: Gravel
- PCN: CBR 53
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: 2005 x 30 m. Gravel, no lighting — VFR daylight only. Departures from RWY 33 only. THR 15 elev 1268m, THR 33 elev 1305m. 1.9% slope
Frequencies
- Tower: 132.700 MHz
- Ground: 126.000 MHz
- Operations: 120.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 120.000, 132.700, 125.000, 5715.000, 121.501 MHz
- ATIS: 125.000 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 23:30-11:30 UTC (07:30-19:30 local UTC+8). ATS tower/approach H24. Fueling and ground handling on request (HO). Fire category upgradeable to CAT 8 on request. Semi-operational since ZMCK (new Chinggis Khaan) opened Jul 2021. Current role: backup/alternate airport, GA, flight training, charter, VIP, government flights
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +976 71283001
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +976 71283047
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.airport.gov.mn
- Remarks: Email: [email protected]. AFS: ZMUBYDYX. MET: +976 71285024, +976 71283039. Operator: National Civil Aviation Center SOLLC, Buyant-Ukhaa, 21st khoroo, Khan-Uul district, Ulaanbaatar 17120
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: PPR required: submit flight request at least 3 hours in advance to [email protected] or via AFS ZMUBYDYX. Tel: +976 71283047. Landing/overflight permit: minimum 48 working hours before departure. CAAM does not work weekends. Permit validity: 72 hours from requested schedule
Customs
- Open: 23:30
- Close: 11:30
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Customs available HO (aerodrome operating hours: 23:30-11:30 UTC / 07:30-19:30 local UTC+8). Submit advance request via [email protected]
Fees
- Landing Fee: USD 16/tonne MTOW (day), USD 19/tonne MTOW (night). Domestic: MNT 5500/tonne (day), MNT 6050/tonne (night). National intl: MNT 17000/tonne (day), MNT 20000/tonne (night)
- Parking Fee: First 2 hours free. 0.10-0.30 USD per metric ton per hour depending on weight category
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Charter flights +15% surcharge. Non-scheduled: +100% if requested ≥1 working day prior, +150% if <6 hours prior. Lighting charge USD 3/ton for foreign airlines. VAT not included. En-route overflight: USD 25-107 per 100km based on MCTOW. Aerodrome ANS: USD 1.50/tonne MCTOW per movement (eff. 1 Jan 2026)
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: TS-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: TS-1 (Russian Jet A-1 equivalent), Turbo-2389, Mobile Jet 1QT available. Single fueling truck, 1200L/min capacity. Fueling on request only (HO). Advance coordination required
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- 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
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew — H24 operations with night surcharge. Cat A: VFR departures only from RWY 14. Cat B/C/D: no touch-and-go on RWY 14. RWY 15/33 daylight/VFR only. Bird hazard: Demoiselle Crane, Red-billed Chough, Carrion Crow, Daurian Partridge. ARFF CAT 5 (CAT 8 on request). Max towing capacity B737-800
Alternates
ZMCK
- ICAO: ZMCK
- Name: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport
- Distance (NM): 12.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Advance passenger/crew name list required. Health declaration mandatory. Visa required unless bilateral exemption
ZMBN
- ICAO: ZMBN
- Name: Bulgan Airport
- Distance (NM): 144.5
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
ZMAH
- ICAO: ZMAH
- Name: Arvaikheer Airport
- Distance (NM): 188.0
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- 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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of ZMUB?
- Chinggis Khaan Intl operates from 23:30 to 11:30.
- What is the tower frequency at ZMUB?
- The tower frequency at Chinggis Khaan Intl is 132.700 MHz.
- What fuel is available at ZMUB?
- Chinggis Khaan Intl offers TS-1.
- Does ZMUB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Chinggis Khaan Intl (Mongolia).
- Is customs available at ZMUB?
- Yes, customs at Chinggis Khaan Intl is available from 23:30 to 11:30.
- Does ZMUB require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Chinggis Khaan Intl.
- Where is ZMUB located?
- Chinggis Khaan Intl (ZMUB) is located in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
- What is the IATA code for ZMUB?
- The IATA code for Chinggis Khaan Intl is ULN.
- How long is the runway at ZMUB?
- The main runway at Chinggis Khaan Intl (14/32) measures 10171 X 148.
- Does ZMUB have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Chinggis Khaan Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 14/32.
- Is ZMUB a port of entry?
- Yes, Chinggis Khaan Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.