Suwon Airport (RKSW)
Medium airport · Suwon, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province), South Korea
Airport data
| Name | Suwon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RKSW |
| IATA | SWU |
| Elevation | 88 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°14'22" E 127°0'25" 37.23940, 127.00700 |
| Location | Suwon, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province), South Korea |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15R/33L | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 7,535 ft (2297 m) | 143 ft | ASP | No |
Suwon Airport at a glance
Suwon Airport is a medium airport in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province), South Korea, known to airline systems as SWU. The field elevation of 88 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RKSW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 15L/33R — offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15L points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RKSW 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 Suwon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Osan Air Base | RKSO | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Seoul Air Base (K-16) | RKSM | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield | RKSG | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Seoul Gimpo International Airport | RKSS | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Incheon International Airport | RKSI | 55 km (30 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Suwon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 88 ft field elevation of Suwon 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 Suwon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Suwon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Suwon Airport is RKSW, and its IATA code is SWU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Suwon Airport above sea level?
Suwon Airport sits at an elevation of 88 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Suwon Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.2394, 127.0070 — in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province), South Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Osan Air Base, about 17 km away.
Does RKSW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RKSW 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 Suwon Airport?
Suwon Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 15L/33R, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a ASP surface.