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Orang Airport (Hoemun Airfield)

Orang Airport (also Hoemun Airfield; ICAO ZKHM) is an active joint civil-military airfield in North Korea, operated by the Korean People's Army. It has 1 runway (2,500 m). Home to the 41st Air Regiment.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇰🇵 North Korea
Location🇰🇵 North Korea
Status Active
UsageDual
Operating OrganizationKorean People's Army
Units & aircraft
41st Air Regiment
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates41.4292°N, 129.6483°E
Elevation3 m (10 ft)
IATA codeRGO
ICAO codeZKHM
Runways
04/22 · 2,500 m (8,202 ft) · Concrete

Description

Orang Airport is located in Orang County, North Hamgyong, approximately 40 kilometers south of Chongjin. The facility also serves the city of Rason. The airfield was originally established by the Imperial Japanese Army. During the Korean War, the United States Air Force designated the installation as Hoemun Airfield (K-33). It was renamed Orang Airport after the original Chongjin Airfield (K-34) was abandoned following the conflict.

The installation is currently controlled by the Korean People's Army. Its primary function is military, although it supports limited commercial passenger operations by Air Koryo, which maintains a route to Pyongyang.

Infrastructure at the base consists of a single runway and a terminal building configured for departures. The terminal facility contains a waiting lounge, a check-in desk, and security scanning equipment. There is no dedicated arrival terminal at the site.

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