Koksan Air Base (KP-0015)
Medium airport · Koksan, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea
Airport data
| Name | Koksan Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KP-0015 |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°41'25" E 126°36'22" 38.69020, 126.60600 |
| Location | Koksan, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,200 ft (2499 m) | 140 ft | Concrete | No |
Koksan Air Base at a glance
Koksan Air Base is a medium airport in Koksan, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea. The field elevation of 840 ft (256 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KP-0015 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, 07/25, offers 8,200 ft (2499 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KP-0015 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 Koksan Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Koksan 2 Highway Strip | KP-0068 | 3 km (2 NM) |
| Hwangju Airbase | ZKHW | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Uthachi Highway Strip Airport | KP-0041 | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Wonsan Kalma Airport | ZKWS | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | ZKPY | 100 km (54 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Koksan Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 840 ft field elevation of Koksan 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 Koksan Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Koksan Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Koksan Air Base is KP-0015, 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 Koksan Air Base above sea level?
Koksan Air Base sits at an elevation of 840 feet (256 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Koksan Air Base located?
The airport lies at 38.6902, 126.6060 — in Koksan, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Koksan 2 Highway Strip, about 3 km away.
Does KP-0015 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KP-0015 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 Koksan Air Base?
Koksan Air Base has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,200 ft (2499 m) with a Concrete surface.