North Korea’s Wonsan International Airport (also known as Kalma Airport) has been the site of a major construction and renovation project for the past two years. Though progress has not always been consistent, the project has appeared to be a major concern for Pyongyang and one which could potentially have a significant impact for the North Korean tourism industry and economy in general, once complete.

Previously known as the Wonsan Air Base and used primarily as a military airfield, the airport is located within the greater Wonsan city boundaries and immediately east of the city’s