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Small airport

Taechon Northwest Airport

ICAO KP-0043🇰🇵 Taechon
Coordinates
39.9934°N, 125.3655°E
Elevation
293 ft (89 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
KP-03
Time zone
Pyongyang(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
9.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:51
Sunrise
05:23
Sunset
20:07
Civil dusk
20:39

About 14h 44m 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 Taechon Northwest Airport

Taechon Northwest Airport, also known as Kumpungri Airport (금풍리비행장) is an airport in Pyongan-bukto, North Korea. It is 14 km northwest of the main Taechon Airport and also 15 km northeast of Panghyon Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 232,600 ft / 792 m89 ftGrassUnlitOpen

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 Taechon Northwest Airport.

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🇰🇵 More airports in North Korea📘 Flying in North Korea: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is Taechon Northwest Airport located?

Taechon Northwest Airport is small airport located in Taechon, North Korea, at an elevation of 293 ft (89 m).

How many runways does Taechon Northwest Airport have?

Taechon Northwest Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,600 ft / 792 m.

What time zone is Taechon Northwest Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Taechon Northwest Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Taechon Northwest 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 Taechon Northwest Airport?

The nearest airport to Taechon Northwest Airport is Taechon Airport (KP-0006), about 7.9 nm to the se, followed by Panghyon Airport and Panghyon South Highway Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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