Hwangsuwon Airport

Summary

Operating Country 🇰🇵 North Korea
Location 🇰🇵 North Korea
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationKorean People's Army Air Force
Units
  • Fighter regiment of 44 MiG-21 jets

Description

Hwangsuwon Airport is a military airfield located near Hwangsuwol-li in Kimhyonggwon-gun, Ryanggang-do, North Korea. The facility is situated within a valley in the north-central region of the country.

The base hosts a fighter regiment operating MiG-21 jets. Infrastructure at the installation consists of a parallel taxiway running the length of the runway, with aprons located at both ends. A separate taxiway extends approximately 2.8 kilometers to the south-southwest, connecting the main airfield to a series of dispersed aircraft aprons.

Location & Details

Map of Hwangsuwon Airport
Coordinates40.6818°N, 128.1500°E
Elevation1,168 m (3,832 ft)
Runways
  • 14/32 [concrete]
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