Riwon Airport
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Location | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Status | ◉ Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Operating Organization | Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force |
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Description
Riwon Airport is a military installation located in Riwŏn-gun, Hamgyong-namdo, North Korea. The facility includes an asphalt runway supported by a full-length parallel taxiway with aprons situated at both ends. Infrastructure includes taxiways extending approximately 1.5 km north of the airfield to dispersed and underground aircraft storage sites. The base hosts a fighter regiment of MiG-21 jets and maintains an inventory of J-5 aircraft.
Location & Details
| Coordinates | 40.3600°N, 128.7190°E |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
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Last updated on 19 January 2026