Pukchang Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Pukchang Air Base (ICAO: KP-0022) is a medium-sized airport serving Sunchon, North Korea. It lies at 39.5050° N, 125.9640° E, 217 ft (66 m) above sea level.
Overview of Pukchang Air Base
Pukchang Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sunchon in North Korea. It is identified by the ICAO code KP-0022. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Pukchang Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2484 m (8150 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 217 ft (66 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sunchon Air Base about 12 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 ≈ 2,484 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Pukchang Air Base
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pukchang Air Base
Where is Pukchang Air Base located?
Pukchang Air Base is located in Sunchon, North Korea. Its coordinates are 39.5050° N, 125.9640° E.
What is the airport code for Pukchang Air Base?
Pukchang Air Base has an ICAO code of KP-0022.
How long is the runway at Pukchang Air Base?
Pukchang Air Base's longest runway is about 2484 m (8150 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Pukchang Air Base have?
Pukchang Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Pukchang Air Base a major airport?
Pukchang Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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