Muan International Airport is a large airport serving Muan (Piseo-ri), South Korea. Its IATA code is MWX and its ICAO code is RKJB. The airport lies at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MWX
- ICAO code
- RKJB
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 35 ft (11 m)
- Coordinates
- 34.9914, 126.3828
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | — | concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Muan International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KWJ Gwangju Airport | Gwangju, South Korea | 41 km · 25 mi |
| KUV Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base | Gunsan, South Korea | 104 km · 65 mi |
| RSU Yeosu Airport | Yeosu, South Korea | 114 km · 71 mi |
| HIN Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | Sacheon, South Korea | 154 km · 96 mi |
| CJU Jeju International Airport | Jeju City, South Korea | 165 km · 103 mi |
| CJJ Cheongju International Airport | Cheongju, South Korea | 217 km · 135 mi |
| TAE Daegu International Airport | Daegu, South Korea | 229 km · 142 mi |
| PUS Gimhae International Airport | Busan, South Korea | 233 km · 145 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MWX. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEK Beijing | 1,031 | 640 | 557 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 1,218 | 757 | 657 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,401 | 2,734 | 2,376 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,667 | 2,900 | 2,520 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,776 | 4,211 | 3,659 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,088 | 5,026 | 4,367 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,091 | 5,027 | 4,369 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,765 | 5,446 | 4,733 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,096 | 5,652 | 4,911 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,153 | 5,688 | 4,942 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,812 | 6,097 | 5,298 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,356 | 7,056 | 6,132 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,737 | 7,293 | 6,338 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,293 | 7,639 | 6,638 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,331 | 7,662 | 6,658 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,556 | 11,530 | 10,019 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Muan International Airport?
The IATA code of Muan International Airport is MWX and its ICAO code is RKJB.
Where is Muan International Airport located?
Muan International Airport is in Muan (Piseo-ri), Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 34.9914, 126.3828.
What time zone is Muan International Airport in?
Muan International 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 Muan International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Muan International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Gwangju Airport (KWJ), about 41 km (25 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.