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Airports in North Korea
North Korea has 87 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 16 medium-sized airports; 4 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Pyongyang, is served by Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) and Uthachi Highway Strip Airport.
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List of airports in North Korea
| Airport | City | IATA | ICAO | Type | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | Pyongyang | FNJ | ZKPY | Large airport | 117 ft |
| Orang (Chongjin) Airport | Hoemun-ri | RGO | ZKHM | Medium airport | 12 ft |
| Sondok Airport | Sŏndŏng-ni | DSO | ZKSD | Medium airport | 12 ft |
| Wonsan Kalma Airport | Wonsan | WOS | ZKWS | Medium airport | 7 ft |
| Changjin Air Force Base (no scheduled flights) | Changjin | — | KP-0036 | Medium airport | 3,457 ft |
| Haeju Airfield (no scheduled flights) | Haeju | — | KP-0002 | Medium airport | 131 ft |
| Hwangju Airbase (no scheduled flights) | Hwangju | — | KP-0020 | Medium airport | 26 ft |
| Hwangsuwon Airbase (no scheduled flights) | Kimhyonggwon | — | KP-0035 | Medium airport | 4,050 ft |
| Koksan 2 Highway Strip (no scheduled flights) | Koksan | — | KP-0068 | Medium airport | 807 ft |
| Koksan Air Base (no scheduled flights) | Koksan | — | KP-0015 | Medium airport | 840 ft |
| Kwail Air Base (no scheduled flights) | Kwail | — | KP-0039 | Medium airport | 89 ft |
| Kwaksan Air Base (no scheduled flights) | Kwaksan | — | KP-0012 | Medium airport | 62 ft |
| Pukchang Air Base (no scheduled flights) | Sunchon | — | KP-0022 | Medium airport | 217 ft |
| Riwon Airbase (no scheduled flights) | Riwon-gun | — | KP-0038 | Medium airport | 85 ft |
| Sunchon Air Base (no scheduled flights) | Sunchon | — | ZKSC | Medium airport | 141 ft |
| Toksan Air Base (no scheduled flights) | Tŏksan-dong | — | KP-0025 | Medium airport | 210 ft |
| Uthachi Highway Strip Airport (no scheduled flights) | Pyongyang (Ryokpo) | — | KP-0041 | Medium airport | — |
| Samjiyŏn Airport (no scheduled flights) | Samjiyŏn | YJS | ZKSE | Small airport | 4,547 ft |
| Uiju Airport (no scheduled flights) | Uiju | UJU | ZKUJ | Small airport | 32 ft |
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Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).
North Korea has 87 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #74 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 1 large airport, 16 medium-sized airports and 4 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 70 are small airstrips, heliports (8) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.
Main international airports in North Korea
The main international gateways are Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) in Pyongyang. The capital, Pyongyang, is served by Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) and Uthachi Highway Strip Airport.
Domestic flights and regional airports
Scheduled flights reach 4 cities across North Korea, with 16 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Orang (Chongjin) Airport (RGO) in Hoemun-ri, the southernmost Wonsan Kalma Airport (WOS) in Wonsan. The highest airport is Samjiyŏn Airport (YJS) at 4,547 ft (1,386 m) above sea level.
Airport services and alternatives
Among its neighbours, China (334 large/medium airports), Russia (255 large/medium airports) and South Korea (24 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for North Korea.
Airports in China — 334 large & medium
Airports in South Korea — 24 large & medium
Airports in Russia — 255 large & medium