Kwaksan Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Kwaksan Air Base (ICAO: KP-0012) is a medium-sized airport serving Kwaksan, North Korea. It lies at 39.7312° N, 125.1102° E, 62 ft (19 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kwaksan Air Base
Kwaksan Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kwaksan in North Korea. It is identified by the ICAO code KP-0012. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kwaksan Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 713 m (2340 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 62 ft (19 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Uiju Airport (UJU) about 70 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 ≈ 713 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kwaksan Air Base
Where is Kwaksan Air Base located?
Kwaksan Air Base is located in Kwaksan, North Korea. Its coordinates are 39.7312° N, 125.1102° E.
What is the airport code for Kwaksan Air Base?
Kwaksan Air Base has an ICAO code of KP-0012.
How long is the runway at Kwaksan Air Base?
Kwaksan Air Base's longest runway is about 713 m (2340 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Kwaksan Air Base have?
Kwaksan Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kwaksan Air Base a major airport?
Kwaksan Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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