Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base is a medium-sized airport serving Gunsan, South Korea. Its IATA code is KUV and its ICAO code is RKJK. The airport lies at an elevation of 29 ft (9 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 9,000 ft (2,743 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KUV
- ICAO code
- RKJK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 29 ft (9 m)
- Coordinates
- 35.9038, 126.6160
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,000 ft · 2,743 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KWJ Gwangju Airport | Gwangju, South Korea | 88 km · 55 mi |
| MWX Muan International Airport | Muan (Piseo-ri), South Korea | 104 km · 65 mi |
| CJJ Cheongju International Airport | Cheongju, South Korea | 120 km · 75 mi |
| RSU Yeosu Airport | Yeosu, South Korea | 149 km · 93 mi |
| HIN Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | Sacheon, South Korea | 160 km · 99 mi |
| ICN Incheon International Airport | Seoul, South Korea | 175 km · 109 mi |
| TAE Daegu International Airport | Daegu, South Korea | 184 km · 114 mi |
| GMP Seoul Gimpo International Airport | Seoul, South Korea | 185 km · 115 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KUV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEK Beijing | 992 | 617 | 536 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 1,189 | 739 | 642 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,495 | 2,793 | 2,427 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,679 | 2,908 | 2,527 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,776 | 4,211 | 3,659 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,044 | 4,998 | 4,343 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,175 | 5,080 | 4,414 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,694 | 5,403 | 4,695 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,019 | 5,604 | 4,870 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,080 | 5,642 | 4,903 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,729 | 6,045 | 5,253 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,253 | 6,992 | 6,076 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,637 | 7,231 | 6,283 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,207 | 7,585 | 6,591 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,382 | 7,694 | 6,686 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,477 | 11,481 | 9,977 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACP | AMC COMD POST/TACC | 120.000 |
| APP | APP | 124.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.225 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 133.750 |
| DEP | DEP | 124.100 |
| GND | GND | 123.500 |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.650 |
| POST | COMD POST | 27.720 |
| PTD | PTD | 132.250 |
| TWR | TWR | 126.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base?
The IATA code of Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base is KUV and its ICAO code is RKJK.
Where is Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base located?
Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base is in Gunsan, Jeonbuk Teukbyeoljachi-do, South Korea, at 35.9038, 126.6160.
What time zone is Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base in?
Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base uses the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 9,000 ft (2,743 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Gwangju Airport (KWJ), about 88 km (55 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.