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Mandalgovi Airport
Mandalgovi Airport is a public airport located in Mandalgovi, the capital of the Dundgovi Province in Mongolia. See also * List of airports in Mongolia External links world airport codes Mandalgovi Airports in Mongolia {{Mongolia-airport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Airport
An airport is an aerodrome with extended facilities, mostly for commercial air transport. Airports usually consists of a landing area, which comprises an aerially accessible open space including at least one operationally active surface such as a runway for a plane to take off and to land or a helipad, and often includes adjacent utility buildings such as control towers, hangars and terminals, to maintain and monitor aircraft. Larger airports may have airport aprons, taxiway bridges, air traffic control centres, passenger facilities such as restaurants and lounges, and emergency services. In some countries, the US in particular, airports also typically have one or more fixed-base operators, serving general aviation. Operating airports is extremely complicated, with a complex system of aircraft support services, passenger services, and aircraft control services contained within the operation. Thus airports can be major employers, as well as important hubs for tourism ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandalgovi
Mandalgovi ( mn, Мандалговь; ; also Mandalgov' or Mandalgobi) is the capital of the Dundgovi Province of Mongolia, about 300 km south of Ulaanbaatar on the border of the Gobi Desert. It has 10,506 inhabitants (2005), 10,299 (2007). The city administrative unit's official name is Saintsagaan sum . History Mandalgovi was originally a village when it consisted only of 40 yurts. In 1942, it was gained status as a town. Climate Mandalgovi has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification ''BSk'') bordering on a cold desert climate (Köppen ''BWk'') with warm summers and very cold winters. Most precipitation falls in the summer as rain. Winters are very dry. Transportation The city is connected to Ulaanbaatar Ulaanbaatar (; mn, Улаанбаатар, , "Red Hero"), previously anglicized as Ulan Bator, is the capital and most populous city of Mongolia. It is the coldest capital city in the world, on average. The municipality is located in north ce . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dundgovi Province
Dundgovi or Dundgobi ( mn, Дундговь, ''Middle Gobi'') is one of the 21 aimags (provinces) of Mongolia. It is located in the south of the country, approximately south of Ulaanbaatar. Its capital is Mandalgovi. Dundgovi is the second least populated Province. Climate Dundgovi province is situated in the south of the country about from capital city Ulaanbaatar. It consists largely of semi-arid steppe and low hills. Temperatures in the summer may top , while winter temperatures may dip below . Precipitation is scarce, and air humidity is low. Seasonal climatic problems include spring sandstorms and winter zud. Transportation There is no commercial air transport to the Dundgobi province. Public transportation includes bus but many of the more rural sums are not on the mass transport lines. Much travel is done via (micro-bus or Russian furgon) or by private jeeps. The capital, Mandalgovi, is connected to Ulaanbaatar Ulaanbaatar (; mn, Улаанбаатар, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mongolia
Mongolia; Mongolian script: , , ; lit. "Mongol Nation" or "State of Mongolia" () is a landlocked country in East Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south. It covers an area of , with a population of just 3.3 million, making it the world's most sparsely populated sovereign nation. Mongolia is the world's largest landlocked country that does not border a closed sea, and much of its area is covered by grassy steppe, with mountains to the north and west and the Gobi Desert to the south. Ulaanbaatar, the capital and largest city, is home to roughly half of the country's population. The territory of modern-day Mongolia has been ruled by various nomadic empires, including the Xiongnu, the Xianbei, the Rouran, the First Turkic Khaganate, and others. In 1206, Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous land empire in history. His grandson Kublai Khan conquered China proper and established the Yuan dynasty. After the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Airports In Mongolia
This is a list of airports in Mongolia, grouped by type and sorted by location. Airports Airport names shown in bold indicate the airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines. , - style="font-weight:bold; background:#ccc;" , Domestic airports , , , , , , - valign=top , Altai , Govi-Altai , ZMAT , LTI , Altai Airport , , } , - valign=top , Arvaikheer , Övörhkangai , ZMAH , AVK , Arvaikheer Airport , , } , - valign=top , Baruun-Urt , Sükhbaatar , ZMBU , UUN , Baruun-Urt Airport , , } , - valign=top , Baruunturuun , Uvs , , , Baruunturuun Airport , , } , - valign=top , Bayankhongor , Bayankhongor , ZMBH , BYN , Bayankhongor Airport , , } , - valign=top , Bulgan , Bulgan , ZMBN , UGA , Bulgan Airport , , } , - valign=top , Bulgan, Khovd , Khovd , ZMBS , HBU , Bulgan Airport, Khovd , , } , - valign=top , Choibalsan , Dornod , ZMCD , COQ , Choibalsan Airport , , } , - valign=top , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
