Kwaksan Air Base (KP-0012)
Medium airport · Kwaksan, North Pyongan Province, North Korea
Airport data
| Name | Kwaksan Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KP-0012 |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°43'52" E 125°6'37" 39.73122, 125.11016 |
| Location | Kwaksan, North Pyongan Province, North Korea |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,340 ft (713 m) | 92 ft | Asphalt | No |
Kwaksan Air Base at a glance
Kwaksan Air Base is a medium airport in Kwaksan, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The field elevation of 62 ft (19 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KP-0012 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, 04/22, offers 2,340 ft (713 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KP-0012 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 Kwaksan Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | ZKPY | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Sunchon Air Base | ZKSC | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Pukchang Air Base | ZKPN | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Dandong Langtou International Airport | ZYDD | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Uthachi Highway Strip Airport | KP-0041 | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kwaksan Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 62 ft field elevation of Kwaksan Air Base 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 Kwaksan Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kwaksan Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kwaksan Air Base is KP-0012, 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 Kwaksan Air Base above sea level?
Kwaksan Air Base sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kwaksan Air Base located?
The airport lies at 39.7312, 125.1102 — in Kwaksan, North Pyongan Province, North Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, about 74 km away.
Does KP-0012 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KP-0012 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 Kwaksan Air Base?
Kwaksan Air Base has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 2,340 ft (713 m) with a Asphalt surface.