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Western Mongolia's primary air gateway serving Khovd Province.
Location
Khovd, Mongolia
Khovd Airport (IATA: HVD, ICAO: ZMKD) is a domestic airport serving the city of Khovd, the administrative center of Khovd Province in western Mongolia. The airport provides essential air connectivity for a region where road travel is lengthy and difficult due to the remote terrain and harsh seasonal conditions.
The airport operates primarily domestic routes connecting Khovd to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital. It plays a vital role in regional accessibility, supporting local government operations, commerce, and passenger travel throughout western Mongolia.
Infrastructure at the airport is modest, reflecting its regional status. It handles relatively low passenger volumes compared to major Mongolian airports, but remains a critical transport hub for residents of Khovd and surrounding areas.
Terminals
The airport features a small, single terminal building suited to its regional domestic traffic levels.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Khovd city center is primarily available via taxi and private vehicles.
Airlines here
MIAT Mongolian Airlines and Hunnu Air operate services connecting Khovd to Ulaanbaatar.
Notable facts
- ›Khovd Airport serves one of the most remote regions of western Mongolia.
- ›The airport is a key lifeline for Khovd Province, given the limited road infrastructure in the region.
- ›Flights to Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International Airport represent the primary scheduled service.
- ›The airport operates under the ICAO code ZMKD.
- ›Khovd Province borders China and Russia-adjacent regions, making air access strategically important.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
