Pukchang Air Base (ZKPN)
Medium airport · Sunchon, South Pyongan Province, North Korea
Airport data
| Name | Pukchang Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KP-0022 |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°30'18" E 125°57'50" 39.50500, 125.96400 |
| Location | Sunchon, South Pyongan Province, North Korea |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,150 ft (2484 m) | 164 ft | Concrete | No |
Pukchang Air Base at a glance
Pukchang Air Base is a medium airport in Sunchon, South Pyongan Province, North Korea. The field elevation of 217 ft (66 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZKPN 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, 14/32, offers 8,150 ft (2484 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZKPN 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 Pukchang Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunchon Air Base | ZKSC | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | ZKPY | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Uthachi Highway Strip Airport | KP-0041 | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Kwaksan Air Base | KP-0012 | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Hwangju Airbase | ZKHW | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pukchang Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 217 ft field elevation of Pukchang 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 Pukchang Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Pukchang Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Pukchang Air Base is KP-0022, 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 Pukchang Air Base above sea level?
Pukchang Air Base sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pukchang Air Base located?
The airport lies at 39.5050, 125.9640 — in Sunchon, South Pyongan Province, North Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sunchon Air Base, about 12 km away.
Does ZKPN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZKPN 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 Pukchang Air Base?
Pukchang Air Base has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,150 ft (2484 m) with a Concrete surface.