Haeju Airfield (KP-0002)
Medium airport · Haeju, South Hwanghae Province, North Korea
Airport data
| Name | Haeju Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KP-0002 |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°0'27" E 125°46'38" 38.00739, 125.77732 |
| Location | Haeju, South Hwanghae Province, North Korea |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,200 ft (1890 m) | 289 ft | Grass | No |
Haeju Airfield at a glance
Haeju Airfield is a medium airport in Haeju, South Hwanghae Province, North Korea. The field elevation of 131 ft (40 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KP-0002 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 6,200 ft (1890 m) of grass surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KP-0002 shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Haeju Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hwangju Airbase | ZKHW | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Kwail Air Base | KP-0039 | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Incheon International Airport | RKSI | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Uthachi Highway Strip Airport | KP-0041 | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Koksan 2 Highway Strip | KP-0068 | 102 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Haeju Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 131 ft field elevation of Haeju Airfield can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 17 airports and airfields we list for North Korea — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Haeju Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Haeju Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Haeju Airfield is KP-0002, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Haeju Airfield above sea level?
Haeju Airfield sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Haeju Airfield located?
The airport lies at 38.0074, 125.7773 — in Haeju, South Hwanghae Province, North Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hwangju Airbase, about 72 km away.
Does KP-0002 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KP-0002 appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Haeju Airfield?
Haeju Airfield has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,200 ft (1890 m) with a Grass surface.