Location & Surroundings
Onchon is an airport in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 70 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chaeryong-ni, 19 km to the south. The national capital Pyongyang is 47 km to the east.
Overview
Onchon Airport is an air base.
It is located in South Pyongan Province, North Korea.
The elevation is around 7 metre.
Also known as: FR Base aérienne d'Onchon
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in South Pyongan Province
- Type airport (AIRP)
- a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 54' 37" N, 125° 13' 59" E
- Elevation 70 m (DEM: 15 m)
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:53
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Nearby
Weather in Onchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Onchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 21.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
3.8 m/s W (253 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,023.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.1 | 3.8 | 253 | 54 | 1,023.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.3 | 1.1 | 229 | 75 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 128.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.2 | 0.9 | 118 | 77 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 104 | 69 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 61.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 2.9 | 289 | 59 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 561.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.9 | 0.5 | 359 | 72 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 103.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.2 | 1.4 | 107 | 77 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.1 | 1.7 | 93 | 67 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 57.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.6 | 3.3 | 313 | 54 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 551.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 1.6 | 354 | 72 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 99.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 1.6 | 355 | 76 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 1.5 | 62 | 71 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 57.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 3.2 | 321 | 54 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 598.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Onchon?
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 21.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Onchon today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Onchon?
Local time is 21:53. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Onchon?
Onchon is a airport.
What is the elevation of Onchon?
Elevation about 70 m. DEM 15 m.
Where is Onchon located?
It is at 38.91028, 125.23306 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Onchon in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)