Riwon Airbase (KP-0038)
Medium airport · Riwon-gun, South Hamgyong Province, North Korea
Airport data
| Name | Riwon Airbase |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KP-0038 |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°21'35" E 128°43'14" 40.35982, 128.72058 |
| Location | Riwon-gun, South Hamgyong Province, North Korea |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,150 ft (2484 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
Riwon Airbase at a glance
Riwon Airbase is a medium airport in Riwon-gun, South Hamgyong Province, North Korea. The field elevation of 85 ft (26 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KP-0038 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, 11/29, offers 8,150 ft (2484 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KP-0038 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 Riwon Airbase
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hwangsuwon Airbase | KP-0035 | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Toksan Air Base | KP-0025 | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Changjin Air Force Base | KP-0036 | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Sondok Airport | ZKSD | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Orang (Chongjin) Airport | ZKHM | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Riwon Airbase
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 85 ft field elevation of Riwon 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 Riwon Airbase
What is the ICAO code of Riwon Airbase?
The ICAO identifier of Riwon Airbase is KP-0038, 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 Riwon Airbase above sea level?
Riwon Airbase sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Riwon Airbase located?
The airport lies at 40.3598, 128.7206 — in Riwon-gun, South Hamgyong Province, North Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hwangsuwon Airbase, about 60 km away.
Does KP-0038 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KP-0038 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 Riwon Airbase?
Riwon Airbase has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,150 ft (2484 m) with a ASP surface.