[1] It is sited along the Taedong River on the eastern edge of the capital city of Pyongyang.

Mirim Air Club operates ultralight aircraft from the airfield for tours around the city, which began in 2016.

[5][6][7] Following the capture of Pyongyang on 19 October 1950 the air base was put into service by the UN forces.

[9]: 263 In May 1952, the 272nd Construction Unit of the North Korean Air Force under the direction of Soviet advisors were ordered to lengthen the runway.

[11] This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Air Force