Kwail Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Kwail Air Base (ICAO: KP-0039) is a medium-sized airport serving Kwail, North Korea. It lies at 38.4255° N, 125.0191° E, 89 ft (27 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kwail Air Base
Kwail Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kwail in North Korea. It is identified by the ICAO code KP-0039. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kwail Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 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 89 ft (27 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hwangju Airbase about 72 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 ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kwail Air Base
Where is Kwail Air Base located?
Kwail Air Base is located in Kwail, North Korea. Its coordinates are 38.4255° N, 125.0191° E.
What is the airport code for Kwail Air Base?
Kwail Air Base has an ICAO code of KP-0039.
How long is the runway at Kwail Air Base?
Kwail Air Base's longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Kwail Air Base have?
Kwail Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Kwail Air Base a major airport?
Kwail Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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