Changjin Air Force Base (KP-0036)
Medium airport · Changjin, South Hamgyong Province, North Korea
Airport data
| Name | Changjin Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KP-0036 |
| Elevation | 3,457 ft (1054 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°21'52" E 127°15'51" 40.36438, 127.26425 |
| Location | Changjin, South Hamgyong Province, North Korea |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,185 ft (2800 m) | 197 ft | Concrete | Yes |
Changjin Air Force Base at a glance
Changjin Air Force Base is a medium airport in Changjin, South Hamgyong Province, North Korea. The field elevation of 3,457 ft (1054 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KP-0036 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, 16/34, offers 9,185 ft (2800 m) of concrete surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KP-0036 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 Changjin Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toksan Air Base | KP-0025 | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Sondok Airport | ZKSD | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Hwangsuwon Airbase | KP-0035 | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Riwon Airbase | KP-0038 | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Wonsan Kalma Airport | ZKWS | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Changjin Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,457 ft field elevation of Changjin Air Force 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 Changjin Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Changjin Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Changjin Air Force Base is KP-0036, 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 Changjin Air Force Base above sea level?
Changjin Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 3,457 feet (1054 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Changjin Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 40.3644, 127.2643 — in Changjin, South Hamgyong Province, North Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Toksan Air Base, about 50 km away.
Does KP-0036 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KP-0036 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 Changjin Air Force Base?
Changjin Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,185 ft (2800 m) with a Concrete surface.