Skip to content
Vincony — fast, managed web hosting for your next site
The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Kaechon Airport

ICAO KP-0018🇰🇵 Kaechon
Coordinates
39.7537°N, 125.9021°E
Elevation
33 ft (10 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
KP-02
Time zone
Pyongyang(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
9.5° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:35
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
19:14
Civil dusk
19:41

About 13h 11m 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 Kaechon Airport

Kaechon Airport(개천비행장) is an airport near Kaechon, Pyongannam-do, North Korea.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

Loading live traffic…

Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 238,180 ft / 2,493 m190 ftConcreteUnlitOpen

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 Kaechon Airport.

Wikipedia Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇰🇵 More airports in North Korea📘 Flying in North Korea: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kaechon Airport located?

Kaechon Airport is small airport located in Kaechon, North Korea, at an elevation of 33 ft (10 m).

How many runways does Kaechon Airport have?

Kaechon Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,180 ft / 2,493 m.

What time zone is Kaechon Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kaechon Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kaechon Airport is approximately 9.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kaechon Airport?

The nearest airport to Kaechon Airport is Sinanju Highway Strip (KP-0047), about 11.2 nm to the wsw, followed by Pukchang Air Base and Sunchon Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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