# Hwangsuwon Airbase

> Kimhyonggwon, KP · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Kimhyonggwon |
| Country | KP |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 1234 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 40.68140, 128.15100 |

## Description

In the mountainous north of Ryanggang province, far from any commercial trade lane, Hwangsuwon airbase near Kimhyonggwon serves the North Korean air force rather than civil aviation. The field carries no IATA or ICAO code for civil traffic, and no scheduled service, handling agent or cargo terminal is documented for it. Commercial air freight is therefore not available at this location. North Korea's only international air gateway is Pyongyang Sunan (FNJ), whose traffic resumed only partially after the 2020 border closure. UN sanctions and national export controls restrict most trade with the country, so every shipment needs a licence and embargo check before it is booked. In practice, goods for the region are flown into Chinese airports such as Shenyang (SHE) or Dalian (DLC) and moved onward by road or rail across the border at Dandong.

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