Gimhae International Airport (RKPK)
Large airport · Busan, Busan-gwangyeoksi (Busan Metropolitan City), South Korea
Airport data
| Name | Gimhae International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RKPK |
| IATA | PUS |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°10'46" E 128°56'17" 35.17950, 128.93800 |
| Location | Busan, Busan-gwangyeoksi (Busan Metropolitan City), South Korea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18L/36R | 9,007 ft (2745 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Gimhae International Airport at a glance
Gimhae International Airport is a large airport in Busan, Busan-gwangyeoksi (Busan Metropolitan City), South Korea, known to airline systems as PUS. The field elevation of 6 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RKPK 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 — 18R/36L — offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18R points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RKPK 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 Gimhae International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ulsan Airport | RKPU | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | RKPS | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Daegu International Airport | RKTN | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) | RKTH | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Tsushima Airport | RJDT | 106 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gimhae International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6 ft field elevation of Gimhae 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 Gimhae International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gimhae International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gimhae International Airport is RKPK, and its IATA code is PUS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gimhae International Airport above sea level?
Gimhae International Airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gimhae International Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.1795, 128.9380 — in Busan, Busan-gwangyeoksi (Busan Metropolitan City), South Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ulsan Airport, about 59 km away.
Does RKPK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RKPK 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 Gimhae International Airport?
Gimhae International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18R/36L, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a CON surface.