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Taetan Airport (Taetan bihaengjang)

Taetan Airport (also Taetan bihaengjang) is an active military air base in North Korea, operated by the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 2,810 m). Home to the 4th Air Regiment.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇰🇵 North Korea
Location🇰🇵 North Korea
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationKorean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force
Units & aircraft
4th Air Regiment
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates38.1301°N, 125.2430°E
Elevation75 m (246 ft)
Runways
10R/28L · 2,810 m (9,219 ft) · Concrete10L/28R · 2,490 m (8,169 ft) · Concrete

Description

Taetan Airport is a military airfield located in Taetan, Hwanghae-namdo, North Korea. The facility is situated in a valley approximately 42 km west-northwest of Haeju. Infrastructure includes two parallel runways. A taxiway extends from the end of the southern runway and turns south, splitting into two paths that provide access to underground aircraft shelters.

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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: Taetan Airport