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Nearest Airport to Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp is Hwangju Airbase, about 33 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), 76 km away.

Closest airport KP-0020 Hwangju Airbase 33 km · 20 mi · ~35 min by car
Closest international FNJ Pyongyang Sunan International Airport 76 km · 47 mi · ~1 h 22 min by car

Airports near Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp

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    Hwangju Airbase Flag of North KoreaHwangju, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 33 km20 mi · ~35 min
  2. 2
    Kwail Air Base Flag of North KoreaKwail, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
  3. 3
    Uthachi Highway Strip Airport Flag of North KoreaPyongyang (Ryokpo), North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 52 km32 mi · ~55 min
  4. 4
    Haeju Airfield Flag of North KoreaHaeju, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
  5. 5
    Pyongyang Sunan International Airport Flag of North KoreaPyongyang, North Korea · International Airports in North Korea
    FNJ 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  6. 6
    Koksan 2 Highway Strip Flag of North KoreaKoksan, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  7. 7
    Sunchon Air Base Flag of North KoreaSunchon, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 102 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
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    Koksan Air Base Flag of North KoreaKoksan, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  9. 9
    Pukchang Air Base Flag of North KoreaSunchon, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
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    Kwaksan Air Base Flag of North KoreaKwaksan, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp?

The nearest airport to Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp is Hwangju Airbase, about 33 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), 76 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp?

Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) is 76 km from Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp in a straight line — roughly 1 h 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp?

Kwail Air Base — 39 km, Uthachi Highway Strip Airport — 52 km and Haeju Airfield — 69 km.

How long does it take to get from Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp to Hwangju Airbase?

About 35 min by car for the 33 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.