# Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN)

> Ulaanbaatar, MN · IATA: ULN · ICAO: ZMUB · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ULN` |
| ICAO | `ZMUB` |
| City | Ulaanbaatar |
| Country | MN |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 1330 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 47.84310, 106.76700 |

## Description

Once Mongolia's main international gateway, Buyant-Ukhaa (ULN) lost its scheduled and freight traffic in July 2021 when the new Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) opened south of the city. Today the in-town field works mainly as a backup and as a base for government, charter and pilot-training flights, carrying only around 150,000 passengers a year. Substantial cargo no longer passes through here; Mongolian air freight is now concentrated at UBN. Its enduring advantage is simply its location inside Ulaanbaatar.

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