Does ZKSE require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Samjiyŏn Airport (Korea, Democratic People's Republic of).

Where is ZKSE located?

Samjiyŏn Airport (ZKSE) is located in Samjiyŏn, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of.

What is the IATA code for ZKSE?

The IATA code for Samjiyŏn Airport is YJS.

How long is the runway at ZKSE?

The main runway at Samjiyŏn Airport (07/25) measures 3277x60m.

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Samjiyŏn Airport (ZKSE/YJS) — Samjiyŏn, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

Samjiyŏn Airport (ZKSE/YJS) serves Samjiyŏn, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. This is a small airport with 1 runway (07/25). Field elevation is 4547 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: ZKSE
Name: Samjiyŏn Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 41.907131
Longitude: 128.409836
Elevation: 4547 ft
Country: Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Municipality: Samjiyŏn
IATA Code: YJS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 3277x60m
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

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Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 5d Landing: 14d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 5 working days minimum before flight operation
Landing Lead Time: 5 working days minimum; significantly longer recommended due to political approvals required

Private / GA Operations:

Prior permission required. Private flights are extremely rare and require extensive government/diplomatic clearance beyond GACA aviation permit. Effectively restricted to diplomatic and humanitarian missions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does ZKSE require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Samjiyŏn Airport (Korea, Democratic People's Republic of).
Where is ZKSE located?: Samjiyŏn Airport (ZKSE) is located in Samjiyŏn, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of.
What is the IATA code for ZKSE?: The IATA code for Samjiyŏn Airport is YJS.
How long is the runway at ZKSE?: The main runway at Samjiyŏn Airport (07/25) measures 3277x60m.

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