Hwangju Airbase (ZKHW)
Medium airport · Hwangju, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea
Airport data
| Name | Hwangju Airbase |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KP-0020 |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°39'12" E 125°47'20" 38.65346, 125.78888 |
| Location | Hwangju, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,180 ft (2493 m) | 154 ft | Concrete | No |
Hwangju Airbase at a glance
Hwangju Airbase is a medium airport in Hwangju, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZKHW 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, 12/30, offers 8,180 ft (2493 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZKHW 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 Hwangju Airbase
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uthachi Highway Strip Airport | KP-0041 | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | ZKPY | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Koksan 2 Highway Strip | KP-0068 | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Koksan Air Base | KP-0015 | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Kwail Air Base | KP-0039 | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hwangju Airbase
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Hwangju 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 Hwangju Airbase
What is the ICAO code of Hwangju Airbase?
The ICAO identifier of Hwangju Airbase is KP-0020, 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 Hwangju Airbase above sea level?
Hwangju Airbase sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hwangju Airbase located?
The airport lies at 38.6535, 125.7889 — in Hwangju, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Uthachi Highway Strip Airport, about 29 km away.
Does ZKHW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZKHW 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 Hwangju Airbase?
Hwangju Airbase has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,180 ft (2493 m) with a Concrete surface.