Hwangsuwon Airbase (KP-0035)
Medium airport · Kimhyonggwon, Ryanggang Province, North Korea
Airport data
| Name | Hwangsuwon Airbase |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KP-0035 |
| Elevation | 4,050 ft (1234 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°40'53" E 128°9'4" 40.68140, 128.15100 |
| Location | Kimhyonggwon, Ryanggang Province, North Korea |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,500 ft (2896 m) | 135 ft | CON | No |
Hwangsuwon Airbase at a glance
Hwangsuwon Airbase is a medium airport in Kimhyonggwon, Ryanggang Province, North Korea. The field elevation of 4,050 ft (1234 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KP-0035 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, 14/32, offers 9,500 ft (2896 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KP-0035 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 Hwangsuwon Airbase
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riwon Airbase | KP-0038 | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Changjin Air Force Base | KP-0036 | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Toksan Air Base | KP-0025 | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Sondok Airport | ZKSD | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Orang (Chongjin) Airport | ZKHM | 150 km (81 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hwangsuwon Airbase
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,050 ft field elevation of Hwangsuwon Airbase 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 Hwangsuwon Airbase
What is the ICAO code of Hwangsuwon Airbase?
The ICAO identifier of Hwangsuwon Airbase is KP-0035, 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 Hwangsuwon Airbase above sea level?
Hwangsuwon Airbase sits at an elevation of 4,050 feet (1234 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hwangsuwon Airbase located?
The airport lies at 40.6814, 128.1510 — in Kimhyonggwon, Ryanggang Province, North Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Riwon Airbase, about 60 km away.
Does KP-0035 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KP-0035 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 Hwangsuwon Airbase?
Hwangsuwon Airbase has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,500 ft (2896 m) with a CON surface.