Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) is a medium-sized airport serving Wonju, South Korea. Its IATA code is WJU and its ICAO code is RKNW. The airport lies at an elevation of 329 ft (100 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 9,000 ft (2,743 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WJU
- ICAO code
- RKNW
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 329 ft (100 m)
- Coordinates
- 37.4371, 127.9601
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,000 ft · 2,743 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46), by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CJJ Cheongju International Airport | Cheongju, South Korea | 90 km · 56 mi |
| YNY Yangyang International Airport | Gonghang-ro, South Korea | 93 km · 58 mi |
| GMP Seoul Gimpo International Airport | Seoul, South Korea | 104 km · 65 mi |
| ICN Incheon International Airport | Seoul, South Korea | 133 km · 83 mi |
| TAE Daegu International Airport | Daegu, South Korea | 182 km · 113 mi |
| WOS Wonsan Kalma Airport | Wonsan, North Korea | 197 km · 122 mi |
| KPO Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) | Pohang, South Korea | 207 km · 129 mi |
| KUV Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base | Gunsan, South Korea | 208 km · 129 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WJU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEK Beijing | 1,027 | 638 | 555 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 1,077 | 669 | 582 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,703 | 2,922 | 2,539 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,787 | 2,974 | 2,585 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,860 | 4,263 | 3,704 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,031 | 4,990 | 4,336 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,293 | 5,153 | 4,478 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,624 | 5,359 | 4,657 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,931 | 5,549 | 4,822 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,003 | 5,594 | 4,861 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,527 | 5,920 | 5,144 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,056 | 6,870 | 5,970 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,431 | 7,103 | 6,172 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,003 | 7,458 | 6,481 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,547 | 7,796 | 6,775 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,370 | 11,414 | 9,919 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACP | BRICKWALL | 120.000 |
| APP | APP | 141.200 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 136.450 |
| DEP | DEP | 130.200 |
| GCCD | GND CLNC DEL | 27.580 |
| TWR | TWR | 126.200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)?
The IATA code of Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) is WJU and its ICAO code is RKNW.
Where is Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) located?
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) is in Wonju, Gangwon Teukbyeoljachi-do, South Korea, at 37.4371, 127.9601.
What time zone is Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) in?
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) 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 Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 9,000 ft (2,743 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ), about 90 km (56 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.