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Sunchon Airport (μˆœμ²œλΉ„ν–‰μž₯)

Sunchon Airport (also μˆœμ²œλΉ„ν–‰μž₯; ICAO ZKSC) 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 55th fighter regiment, ground attack regiment, flying MiG-29 Fulcrum, Su-25 Frogfoot, Su-7 Fitter.

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
55th fighter regiment · MiG-29 Fulcrum, Su-25 Frogfoot, Su-7 Fitterground attack regiment
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates39.4121Β°N, 125.8905Β°E
Elevation42 m (138 ft)
ICAO codeZKSC
Runways
15/33 · 2,484 m (8,150 ft) · Concrete

Description

Sunchon Airport is a military airfield in Pyongan-namdo, North Korea, located 45 kilometers northwest of Pyongyang. The base hosts the 55th Fighter Regiment and a ground attack regiment. The 55th Fighter Regiment operates Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29s, while the ground attack regiment operates Sukhoi Su-7 and Sukhoi Su-25 aircraft. Infrastructure consists of a concrete runway with a full-length parallel taxiway and aprons at each end. A taxiway leads from the airfield to suspected underground storage facilities.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: MiG-29 Fulcrum, Su-25 Frogfoot, Su-7 Fitter
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  3. JAN 192026 Created Page created: Sunchon Airport