Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base (RKJK)
Medium airport · Gunsan, Jeonbuk Teukbyeoljachi-do (North Jeolla Special Self-Governing Province), South Korea
Airport data
| Name | Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RKJK |
| IATA | KUV |
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°54'14" E 126°36'58" 35.90380, 126.61600 |
| Location | Gunsan, Jeonbuk Teukbyeoljachi-do (North Jeolla Special Self-Governing Province), South Korea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base at a glance
Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base is a medium airport in Gunsan, Jeonbuk Teukbyeoljachi-do (North Jeolla Special Self-Governing Province), South Korea, known to airline systems as KUV. The field elevation of 29 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RKJK 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, 18/36, offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RKJK 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 Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gwangju Airport | RKJJ | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Naju Juksanbo Airfield | KR-1109 | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Muan International Airport | RKJB | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | RKTU | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield | RKSG | 123 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 29 ft field elevation of Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base 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 Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base is RKJK, and its IATA code is KUV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base above sea level?
Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base located?
The airport lies at 35.9038, 126.6160 — in Gunsan, Jeonbuk Teukbyeoljachi-do (North Jeolla Special Self-Governing Province), South Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gwangju Airport, about 88 km away.
Does RKJK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RKJK 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 Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base?
Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a CON surface.