Pukchang Airport (북창비행장)

Summary

Operating Country 🇰🇵 North Korea
Location 🇰🇵 North Korea
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationKorean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force
Units
  • Unit 447
  • MiG-23 fighter regiment

Description

Pukchang Airport is a military airfield located in Pyongan-namdo, North Korea, serving the city of Sunchon. The installation is the station for the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force Unit 447, situated in Ryongak-dong.

The base hosts a fighter regiment of Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 aircraft. Infrastructure consists of several aprons and a taxiway system that provides access to aircraft revetments and underground storage facilities.

Location & Details

Map of Pukchang Airport
Coordinates39.5044°N, 125.9643°E
Elevation66 m (217 ft)
Runways
  • 14/32 [concrete]
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