Gwangju Airport (RKJJ)
Medium airport · Gwangju, Gwangju-gwangyeoksi (Gwangju Metropolitan City), South Korea
Airport data
| Name | Gwangju Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RKJJ |
| IATA | KWJ |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°7'23" E 126°48'20" 35.12317, 126.80544 |
| Location | Gwangju, Gwangju-gwangyeoksi (Gwangju Metropolitan City), South Korea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 9,300 ft (2835 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 9,300 ft (2835 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Gwangju Airport at a glance
Gwangju Airport is a medium airport in Gwangju, Gwangju-gwangyeoksi (Gwangju Metropolitan City), South Korea, known to airline systems as KWJ. The field elevation of 39 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RKJJ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04L/22R — offers 9,300 ft (2835 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04L points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RKJJ 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 Gwangju 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 | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Muan International Airport | RKJB | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Yeosu Airport | RKJY | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base | RKJK | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | RKPS | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gwangju Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 39 ft field elevation of Gwangju 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 Gwangju Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gwangju Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gwangju Airport is RKJJ, and its IATA code is KWJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gwangju Airport above sea level?
Gwangju Airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gwangju Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.1232, 126.8054 — in Gwangju, Gwangju-gwangyeoksi (Gwangju Metropolitan City), South Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Naju Juksanbo Airfield, about 24 km away.
Does RKJJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RKJJ 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 Gwangju Airport?
Gwangju Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04L/22R, measures 9,300 ft (2835 m) with a CON surface.