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Small airport

Kilchu Highway Airport

ICAO KP-0016
Coordinates
40.9126°N, 129.3080°E
Type
Small airport
Region
KP-09
Time zone
Pyongyang(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
10.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:31
Sunrise
05:04
Sunset
19:55
Civil dusk
20:27

About 14h 51m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Kilchu Highway Airport

Kilchu Highway Airport is a small airport in North Korea. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,640 ft / 2,024 m. It observes Asia/Pyongyang local time. The nearest airport is Kuktong Airport (KP-0056), about 23.3 nm to the nne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 216,640 ft / 2,024 m120 ftDirtUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PYONGYANGSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all North Korea airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kilchu Highway Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kilchu Highway Airport located?

Kilchu Highway Airport is small airport located in North Korea.

How many runways does Kilchu Highway Airport have?

Kilchu Highway Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,640 ft / 2,024 m.

What time zone is Kilchu Highway Airport in?

Kilchu Highway Airport is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kilchu Highway Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kilchu Highway Airport is approximately 10.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kilchu Highway Airport?

The nearest airport to Kilchu Highway Airport is Kuktong Airport (KP-0056), about 23.3 nm to the nne, followed by Orang (Chongjin) Airport and Tanchon South Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Kilchu Highway Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.