Riwon Airbase: Codes, Runways & Location
Riwon Airbase (ICAO: KP-0038) is a medium-sized airport serving Riwon-gun, North Korea. It lies at 40.3598° N, 128.7206° E, 85 ft (26 m) above sea level.
Overview of Riwon Airbase
Riwon Airbase is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Riwon-gun in North Korea. It is identified by the ICAO code KP-0038. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Riwon Airbase 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: asphalt. The field elevation is 85 ft (26 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hwangsuwon Airbase about 60 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 Riwon Airbase
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Riwon Airbase, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Riwon Airbase
Where is Riwon Airbase located?
Riwon Airbase is located in Riwon-gun, North Korea. Its coordinates are 40.3598° N, 128.7206° E.
What is the airport code for Riwon Airbase?
Riwon Airbase has an ICAO code of KP-0038.
How long is the runway at Riwon Airbase?
Riwon Airbase's longest runway is about 2484 m (8150 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Riwon Airbase have?
Riwon Airbase has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Riwon Airbase a major airport?
Riwon Airbase is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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