Gwangju Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Gwangju, South Korea. Its IATA code is KWJ and its ICAO code is RKJJ. The airport lies at an elevation of 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 04L/22R, 9,300 ft (2,835 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KWJ
- ICAO code
- RKJJ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Coordinates
- 35.1232, 126.8054
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 9,300 ft · 2,835 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 9,300 ft · 2,835 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Gwangju Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MWX Muan International Airport | Muan (Piseo-ri), South Korea | 41 km · 25 mi |
| RSU Yeosu Airport | Yeosu, South Korea | 80 km · 50 mi |
| KUV Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base | Gunsan, South Korea | 88 km · 55 mi |
| HIN Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | Sacheon, South Korea | 115 km · 71 mi |
| CJU Jeju International Airport | Jeju City, South Korea | 181 km · 112 mi |
| TAE Daegu International Airport | Daegu, South Korea | 188 km · 117 mi |
| CJJ Cheongju International Airport | Cheongju, South Korea | 188 km · 117 mi |
| PUS Gimhae International Airport | Busan, South Korea | 194 km · 121 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KWJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEK Beijing | 1,054 | 655 | 569 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 1,178 | 732 | 636 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,435 | 2,756 | 2,395 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,704 | 2,923 | 2,540 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,811 | 4,232 | 3,678 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,088 | 5,026 | 4,367 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,112 | 5,040 | 4,380 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,775 | 5,453 | 4,738 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,103 | 5,656 | 4,915 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,162 | 5,693 | 4,947 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,773 | 6,073 | 5,277 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,331 | 7,041 | 6,119 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,707 | 7,274 | 6,321 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,255 | 7,615 | 6,617 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,373 | 7,688 | 6,681 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,562 | 11,534 | 10,022 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 130.000 |
| ARR | GWANJU ARRIVAL | 132.250 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.875 |
| DEP | DEP | 124.000 |
| EMR | EMR | 121.500 |
| GND | GND | 118.050 |
| TWR | TWR | 126.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Gwangju Airport?
The IATA code of Gwangju Airport is KWJ and its ICAO code is RKJJ.
Where is Gwangju Airport located?
Gwangju Airport is in Gwangju, Gwangju-gwangyeoksi, South Korea, at 35.1232, 126.8054.
What time zone is Gwangju Airport in?
Gwangju Airport 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 Gwangju Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04L/22R, 9,300 ft (2,835 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Gwangju Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Muan International Airport (MWX), about 41 km (25 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.