Pyongyang International Airport, International airport in Sunan-guyok district, North Korea.
Pyongyang International Airport is an international aerodrome in Sunan-guyok, North Korea. The facility includes a runway, apron areas for aircraft, and terminal buildings linked by a covered walkway.
The aerodrome was established during the 1930s under Japanese occupation and later expanded. After the Korean War, the facility received new buildings and equipment that remain in operation today.
The arrival hall displays Korean calligraphy and murals depicting landscapes and scenes from daily life. Travelers often notice the quiet mood inside the terminal, where only a few flights arrive or depart each day.
The drive from central Pyongyang takes about half an hour via expressway or by rail to the nearby station. Travelers should allow extra time for inspections and formalities, which are conducted thoroughly.
Unlike most aerodromes worldwide, luggage check-in happens after security screening rather than before. The facility handles just one scheduled flight at a time, which reduces waiting periods at the gate.
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