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Small airport

Nuchon Ni Highway Strip

ICAO KP-0052🇰🇵 Nuchon Ni
Coordinates
38.2320°N, 126.2642°E
Type
Small airport
Region
KP-05
Time zone
Pyongyang(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
9.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:54
Sunrise
05:25
Sunset
19:58
Civil dusk
20:29

About 14h 34m 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 Nuchon Ni Highway Strip

Nuchon Ni Highway Strip

North Korea has built dozens of reserve airstrips along highways and ordinary roads. These airfields are little more than widened sections of pavement that appear to be for emergency or backup use only and may not normally support operations. They are listed as "Highway" or "Highway Strip".

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 286,450 ft / 1,966 m85 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

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 Nuchon Ni Highway Strip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nuchon Ni Highway Strip located?

Nuchon Ni Highway Strip is small airport located in Nuchon Ni, North Korea.

How many runways does Nuchon Ni Highway Strip have?

Nuchon Ni Highway Strip has 1 runway, the longest being 6,450 ft / 1,966 m.

What time zone is Nuchon Ni Highway Strip in?

Nuchon Ni Highway Strip is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Nuchon Ni Highway Strip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nuchon Ni Highway Strip is approximately 9.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nuchon Ni Highway Strip?

The nearest airport to Nuchon Ni Highway Strip is Sohung Highway Strip Airfield (KP-0086), about 3.4 nm to the nnw, followed by Nuchon Ni Airfield and Sohung South Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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