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Air Bases ·πŸ‡°πŸ‡΅ North Korea

Onchon Air Base (μ˜¨μ²œλΉ„ν–‰μž₯)

Onchon Air Base (also μ˜¨μ²œλΉ„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 (2,484 m). Home to the 36th Air Regiment.

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
36th Air Regiment
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates38.9095Β°N, 125.2322Β°E
Elevation7 m (23 ft)
Runways
01/19 · 2,484 m (8,150 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Onchon Air Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 51 km Pyongyang International Airport
  2. 54 km Mirim Airport
  3. 56 km Hwangju Airport
  4. 57 km Kwail Airport
  5. 75 km Kangdong Airport Closed
  6. 80 km Sunchon 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 Pukchang Airport Kwaksan Airport Kaechon Airfield Taechon Airfield

Description

Onchon Air Base is a military airfield located near Onchon in Pyongan-namdo, North Korea. The installation is situated on the west coast, approximately 47 km west of Pyongyang. Infrastructure at the site includes a concrete runway, a full-length parallel taxiway, and multiple aprons and hangars. An underground aviation complex is located approximately 5 km southeast of the primary airfield, featuring tunnel systems with runways extending from the subterranean structures.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Operating organization aligned on the service's current official name
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  3. JAN 192026 Created Page created: Onchon Air Base