- Ongjin Airport
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Ongjin Airport IATA: none – ICAO: none Summary Airport type Military Serves Ongjin, North Korea Elevation AMSL 167 ft / 51 m Coordinates 37°55′51.70″N 125°24′54.30″E / 37.931028°N 125.415083°E Runways Direction Length Surface ft m 11/29 6,650 2,027 Grass Ongjin Airport is an airport in Ongjin, Hwanghae-namdo, North Korea.
Facilities
The airfield has a single grass runway 11/29 measuring 6650 x 164 feet (2027 x 50 m).[1] It is sited on the west coast of North Korea along the Korea Bay.[2]
History
During the UN occupation of North Korea in the Korean War, it saw some use; however its coastal location may have made it unsuitable for regular use. In 1971, some reconstruction activity occurred, but the airfield has still remained largely inactive.[2]
References
- ^ Landings database page "Landings.Com", accessed 24 Aug 2010
- ^ a b GlobalSecurity.org "Air Bases - Ongjin", accessed 24 Aug 2010
Categories:- Airports in North Korea
- South Hwanghae
- North Korea transport stubs
- Asian airport stubs
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