Hwangju Airbase: Codes, Runways & Location
Hwangju Airbase (ICAO: KP-0020) is a medium-sized airport serving Hwangju, North Korea. It lies at 38.6535° N, 125.7889° E, 26 ft (8 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hwangju Airbase
Hwangju Airbase is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Hwangju in North Korea. It is identified by the ICAO code KP-0020. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Hwangju Airbase has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2493 m (8180 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. The field elevation is 26 ft (8 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Uthachi Highway Strip Airport about 29 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,493 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Hwangju Airbase
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Hwangju Airbase, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hwangju Airbase
Where is Hwangju Airbase located?
Hwangju Airbase is located in Hwangju, North Korea. Its coordinates are 38.6535° N, 125.7889° E.
What is the airport code for Hwangju Airbase?
Hwangju Airbase has an ICAO code of KP-0020.
How long is the runway at Hwangju Airbase?
Hwangju Airbase's longest runway is about 2493 m (8180 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Hwangju Airbase have?
Hwangju Airbase has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Hwangju Airbase a major airport?
Hwangju Airbase is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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