Air Koryo

North Korea Sunan International Airport

1950Founded

8Aircraft types

1Base airports

JS · KORIATA · ICAO

About the airline

Air Koryo (JS/KOR) is North Korea's state-owned national airline, founded in 1950. Based at Sunan International Airport in Pyongyang, it operates scheduled international routes and maintains a fleet of Soviet and Russian-built aircraft.

Fleet

Tu-204 An-148 Tu-154M An-24 Il-18 Il-76 Il-62 Tu-134B

Air Koryo (IATA: JS, ICAO: KOR) is the flag carrier of North Korea, established in 1950. As a wholly state-owned enterprise, it serves as the country's primary international aviation operator, connecting Pyongyang with key regional hubs including Beijing, Shenyang, and Vladivostok.

The airline is based at Sunan International Airport in Ryongbung-ri, Sunan District, Pyongyang, which functions as its main hub for both domestic and international operations. Air Koryo operates a fleet composed of Soviet and Russian-built aircraft, including turboprops and jets suited to regional service patterns across Northeast Asia and Russia.

The carrier's fleet reflects its operational heritage and maintenance capabilities, drawing from proven Soviet aviation platforms. Regular scheduled service connects North Korea to neighbouring countries, making Air Koryo the primary choice for international travel to and from the country.

Contacts

Phone: +850-2-18111

Email: [email protected]

Base airports: Sunan International Airport

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