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KP-0038

Riwon Airbase · Riwon-gun

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
85 ft / 26 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 8,150 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Riwon Airbase (KP-0038), located in Riwon-gun, North Korea. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 85 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Riwon Airbase
ICAO / IATA
KP-0038 / —
Municipality
Riwon-gun
Country
Region
KP-08 — South Hamgyong Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
85 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 8,150 ft / 2,484 m
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 101° / 281°
RWY 11 (101°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (281°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KP-0035
Hwangsuwon Airbase
60 km / 32 nm
KP-0025
Toksan Air Base
103 km / 55 nm
KP-0036
Changjin Air Force Base
123 km / 67 nm
ZKSD
Sondok Airport
126 km / 68 nm
ZKHM
Orang (Chongjin) Airport
142 km / 77 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026