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Gwangju Airport

IATA KWJICAO RKJJ🇰🇷 Gwangju
Coordinates
35.1232°N, 126.8054°E
Elevation
39 ft (12 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
KR-29
Time zone
Seoul(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:00
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
19:49
Civil dusk
20:18

About 14h 20m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Gwangju Airport

Gwangju Airport

Gwangju Airport is an airport in Gwangju, South Korea, and is managed by the Korea Airports Corporation. In 2018, 1,986,125 passengers used the airport. This airport is planned to close when Muan International Airport becomes more established. Because Gwangju Airport is sharing location with a military base, taking photographs or videos of the apron, runway or military facility is strictly prohibited.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

RKJJ

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04R / 22L9,300 ft / 2,835 m150 ftConLightedOpen
04L / 22R9,300 ft / 2,835 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP130.000 MHz
ARRGWANJU ARRIVAL132.250 MHz
ATISATIS128.875 MHz
DEPDEP124.000 MHz
EMREMR121.500 MHz
GNDGND118.050 MHz
TWRTWR126.200 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gwangju Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gwangju Airport?

The ICAO code for Gwangju Airport is RKJJ, and its IATA code is KWJ.

Where is Gwangju Airport located?

Gwangju Airport is medium airport located in Gwangju, South Korea, at an elevation of 39 ft (12 m).

How many runways does Gwangju Airport have?

Gwangju Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,300 ft / 2,835 m.

Which airlines fly to Gwangju Airport?

Airlines historically serving Gwangju Airport include Asiana Airlines, Korean Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Gwangju Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Gwangju Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Gwangju Airport in?

Gwangju Airport is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gwangju Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gwangju Airport is approximately 8.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gwangju Airport?

The nearest airport to Gwangju Airport is Hwangryong Airport (KR-1058), about 9.6 nm to the nnw, followed by Naju Juksanbo Airfield and G 710 Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Gwangju Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.