Medium airport · Gwangju, South Korea
Gwangju Airport
Gwangju Airport is a medium airport serving Gwangju, South Korea. Its IATA code is KWJ. Its ICAO code is RKJJ. It has 2 runways, longest 9,300 ft (CON). Elevation 39 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Gwangju, South Korea |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KWJ |
| ICAO code | RKJJ |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 9,300 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 39 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 35.1232° N, 126.8054° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
In 2018, 1,986,125 passengers used the airport.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Gwangju Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Mudeungsan National Park · South Korea · 10.5 miles away
- Naejangsan National Park · South Korea · 21.9 miles away
- Wolchulsan National Park · South Korea · 27.2 miles away
- Byeonsan-bando National Park · South Korea · 38.1 miles away
- Jirisan National Park · South Korea · 48.1 miles away
- Dadohaehaesang National Park · South Korea · 64.7 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Muan International Airport
25.6 miles awayYeosu Airport
49.9 miles awayGunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base
55.0 miles awayJeonju (G 703) Air Base
55.1 miles awaySacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base
71.6 miles awayMore airports in South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Gwangju Airport?
Gwangju Airport — its IATA code is KWJ and its ICAO code is RKJJ.
Where is Gwangju Airport located?
Gwangju Airport serves Gwangju, South Korea. Its coordinates are 35.1232° N, 126.8054° E.
What is the history of Gwangju Airport?
In 2018, 1,986,125 passengers used the airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5630
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwangju_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.