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Ongjin Airport

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Ongjin Airport
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
ServesOngjin, North Korea
Elevation AMSL167 ft / 51 m
Coordinates37°55′51.70″N 125°24′54.30″E / 37.9310278°N 125.4150833°E / 37.9310278; 125.4150833
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
11/29 6,650 2,027 Grass

Ongjin Airport(옹진비행장) is an airport in Ongjin, Hwanghae-namdo, North Korea.

Facilities

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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

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During the UN occupation of North Korea in the Korean War, it saw some use under the designation K-17; 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

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  1. ^ Landings database page Archived 2011-09-29 at the Wayback Machine "Landings.Com", accessed 24 Aug 2010
  2. ^ a b GlobalSecurity.org "Air Bases - Ongjin", accessed 24 Aug 2010