Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport (RKTI)
Medium airport · Gimseang-ro, Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong Province), South Korea
Airport data
| Name | Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RKTI |
| IATA | JWO |
| Elevation | 281 ft (86 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°1'49" E 127°53'11" 37.03024, 127.88635 |
| Location | Gimseang-ro, Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong Province), South Korea |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18L/36R | 9,021 ft (2750 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 9,330 ft (2844 m) | 120 ft | CON | Yes |
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport at a glance
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport is a medium airport in Gimseang-ro, Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong Province), South Korea, known to airline systems as JWO. The field elevation of 281 ft (86 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RKTI are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18R/36L — offers 9,330 ft (2844 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 RKTI 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 Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) | RKNW | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | RKTU | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Yecheon Airbase | RKTY | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield | RKSG | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Osan Air Base | RKSO | 76 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 281 ft field elevation of Jungwon Air Base/Chungju 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 Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport is RKTI, and its IATA code is JWO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport above sea level?
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport sits at an elevation of 281 feet (86 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.0302, 127.8864 — in Gimseang-ro, Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong Province), South Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46), about 46 km away.
Does RKTI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RKTI 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 Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport?
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18R/36L, measures 9,330 ft (2844 m) with a CON surface.