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Small airport

Changyon Highway Strip Airstrip

ICAO KP-0063🇰🇵 Changyon
Coordinates
38.2277°N, 125.1363°E
Elevation
62 ft (19 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
KP-05
Time zone
Pyongyang(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
9° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:58
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
20:03
Civil dusk
20:34

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 Changyon Highway Strip Airstrip

Changyon Highway Strip Airstrip

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
14 / 322,850 ft / 869 m102 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 Changyon Highway Strip Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Changyon Highway Strip Airstrip located?

Changyon Highway Strip Airstrip is small airport located in Changyon, North Korea, at an elevation of 62 ft (19 m).

How many runways does Changyon Highway Strip Airstrip have?

Changyon Highway Strip Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,850 ft / 869 m.

What time zone is Changyon Highway Strip Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Changyon Highway Strip Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Changyon Highway Strip Airstrip is approximately 9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Changyon Highway Strip Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Changyon Highway Strip Airstrip is T'aet'an-pihaengjang Airport (KP-0005), about 7.4 nm to the se, followed by Kwail Air Base and Unchon Up Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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