Kwail Air Base (KP-0039)
Medium airport · Kwail, South Hwanghae Province, North Korea
Airport data
| Name | Kwail Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KP-0039 |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°25'32" E 125°1'9" 38.42549, 125.01909 |
| Location | Kwail, South Hwanghae Province, North Korea |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 140 ft | CON | No |
Kwail Air Base at a glance
Kwail Air Base is a medium airport in Kwail, South Hwanghae Province, North Korea. The field elevation of 89 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KP-0039 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, 15/33, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KP-0039 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 Kwail Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hwangju Airbase | ZKHW | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Haeju Airfield | KP-0002 | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Uthachi Highway Strip Airport | KP-0041 | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | ZKPY | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Sunchon Air Base | ZKSC | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kwail Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 89 ft field elevation of Kwail 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 Kwail Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kwail Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kwail Air Base is KP-0039, 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 Kwail Air Base above sea level?
Kwail Air Base sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kwail Air Base located?
The airport lies at 38.4255, 125.0191 — in Kwail, South Hwanghae Province, North Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hwangju Airbase, about 72 km away.
Does KP-0039 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KP-0039 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 Kwail Air Base?
Kwail Air Base has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.