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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

Summary
Operating Country 🇰🇵 North Korea
Location🇰🇵 North Korea
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationKorean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force
Units & aircraft
IL-28 Russian jet bombers squadron
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates40.3643°N, 127.2641°E
Elevation1,081 m (3,547 ft)
Runways
16/34 · 2,795 m (9,170 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Changjin Air Force Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 50 km Toksan Airport
  2. 68 km Yonpo Airfield Closed
  3. 71 km Sondok Airport
  4. 83 km Hwangsuwon Airport
  5. 115 km Manpo Airport
  6. 123 km Riwon Airport
Related
All Military Air Bases North Korea Air Bases
Operating forces
🇰🇵 North Korea Korean People's Army Air Force
More Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force bases
Kaechon Airfield Hyesan Airfield Kang Da Ri Airport Pukchang Airport Sunchon Airport

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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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  2. JAN 192026 Created Page created: Changjin Air Force Base