Orang (Chongjin) Airport (ZKHM)
Medium airport · Hoemun-ri, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea
Airport data
| Name | Orang (Chongjin) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZKHM |
| IATA | RGO |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°25'43" E 129°38'51" 41.42854, 129.64756 |
| Location | Hoemun-ri, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 196 ft | CON | No |
Orang (Chongjin) Airport at a glance
Orang (Chongjin) Airport is a medium airport in Hoemun-ri, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea, known to airline systems as RGO. The field elevation of 12 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZKHM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZKHM 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 Orang (Chongjin) Airport
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 | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Hwangsuwon Airbase | KP-0035 | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport | ZYYJ | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Changbaishan Airport | ZYBS | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Changjin Air Force Base | KP-0036 | 233 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Orang (Chongjin) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12 ft field elevation of Orang (Chongjin) Airport 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 Orang (Chongjin) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Orang (Chongjin) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Orang (Chongjin) Airport is ZKHM, and its IATA code is RGO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Orang (Chongjin) Airport above sea level?
Orang (Chongjin) Airport sits at an elevation of 12 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Orang (Chongjin) Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.4285, 129.6476 — in Hoemun-ri, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Riwon Airbase, about 142 km away.
Does ZKHM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZKHM 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 Orang (Chongjin) Airport?
Orang (Chongjin) Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.