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Air Bases ·πŸ‡°πŸ‡΅ North Korea

Hwangju Airport (ν™©μ£ΌλΉ„ν–‰μž₯)

Hwangju Airport (also ν™©μ£ΌλΉ„ν–‰μž₯) 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 (2,493 m). Home to Fighter regiment of 44 MiG-19 jets.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country πŸ‡°πŸ‡΅ North Korea
LocationπŸ‡°πŸ‡΅ North Korea
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationKorean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force
Units & aircraft
Fighter regiment of 44 MiG-19 jets
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates38.6535Β°N, 125.7889Β°E
Elevation8 m (26 ft)
Runways
12/30 · 2,493 m (8,179 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Hwangju Airport
Nearby Bases
  1. 40 km Mirim Airport
  2. 56 km Onchon Air Base
  3. 60 km Kangdong Airport Closed
  4. 64 km Pyongyang International Airport
  5. 71 km Koksan Airport
  6. 72 km Kwail Airport
Related
All Military Air Bases North Korea Air Bases
Operating forces
πŸ‡°πŸ‡΅ North Korea Korean People's Army Air Force
More Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force bases
Taetan Airport Sunchon Airport Pukchang Airport Kaechon Airfield Kwaksan Airport

Description

Hwangju Airport is a military installation located near Hwangju in the Hwanghae-bukto province of North Korea. Sited in a valley, the facility hosts a fighter regiment. Infrastructure at the site consists of multiple supporting taxiways and three aprons adjoining the runway. The base operates a regiment of MiG-19 aircraft.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  2. JAN 192026 Created Page created: Hwangju Airport