Changjin Air Force Base
Changjin Air Force Base is an active military air base in North Korea, operated by the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,795 m). Home to IL-28 Russian jet bombers squadron.
Facility Details
Map
40.3643°N, 127.2641°E · 1,081 m elevation
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Location | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Operating Organization | Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force |
| Units |
IL-28 Russian jet bombers squadron
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Location & Technical Details
| Elevation | 1,081 m (3,547 ft) |
| Runways |
16/34 · 2,795 m (9,170 ft) · Concrete
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Nearby Bases
- 50 km Toksan Airport Fighter-bomber regiment of 24 MiG-21 jets
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- 71 km Sondok Airport Bomber regiment of 24 Ilyushin Il-28 jets
- 83 km Hwangsuwon Airport Fighter regiment of 44 MiG-21 jets
- 115 km Manpo Airport Transport Regiment (Y-5/An-2)
- 123 km Riwon Airport Fighter regiment of 38 MiG-21 jets
Related
Operating forces
More Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force bases
Description
Changjin Air Force Base, also identified as Changjin-up Air Force Base, is a military installation located in Changjin, South Hamgyong, North Korea. The airfield infrastructure includes a single runway and a full-length offset taxiway positioned at approximately 5.8 degrees off the runway heading. The facility maintains dispersal areas and underground facilities. The base hosts a squadron of Ilyushin Il-28 jet bombers.
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Last updated on 13 August 2026.
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Latest Data Updates
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
- JAN 192026 Created Page created: Changjin Air Force Base