Muan International Airport (RKJB)
Large airport · Muan (Piseo-ri), Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), South Korea
Airport data
| Name | Muan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RKJB |
| IATA | MWX |
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°59'29" E 126°22'58" 34.99141, 126.38281 |
| Location | Muan (Piseo-ri), Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), South Korea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | — | concrete | Yes |
Muan International Airport at a glance
Muan International Airport is a large airport in Muan (Piseo-ri), Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), South Korea, known to airline systems as MWX. The field elevation of 35 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RKJB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of concrete surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RKJB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Muan International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Naju Juksanbo Airfield | KR-1109 | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Gwangju Airport | RKJJ | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base | RKJK | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Yeosu Airport | RKJY | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | RKPS | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Muan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 35 ft field elevation of Muan International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 24 airports and airfields we list for South Korea — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Muan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Muan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Muan International Airport is RKJB, and its IATA code is MWX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Muan International Airport above sea level?
Muan International Airport sits at an elevation of 35 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Muan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.9914, 126.3828 — in Muan (Piseo-ri), Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), South Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Naju Juksanbo Airfield, about 21 km away.
Does RKJB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RKJB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Muan International Airport?
Muan International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a concrete surface.