Gwangju Airport (KWJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Gwangju Airport (IATA: KWJ · ICAO: RKJJ) is a medium-sized airport serving Gwangju, South Korea. It lies at 35.1232° N, 126.8054° E, 39 ft (12 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gwangju Airport
Gwangju Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gwangju in South Korea. It is identified by the IATA code KWJ and the ICAO code RKJJ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gwangju Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2835 m (9300 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 39 ft (12 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Naju Juksanbo Airfield about 24 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,835 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gwangju Airport
Where is Gwangju Airport located?
Gwangju Airport is located in Gwangju, South Korea. Its coordinates are 35.1232° N, 126.8054° E.
What is the airport code for Gwangju Airport?
Gwangju Airport has an IATA code of KWJ and an ICAO code of RKJJ.
How long is the runway at Gwangju Airport?
Gwangju Airport's longest runway is about 2835 m (9300 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Gwangju Airport have?
Gwangju Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Gwangju Airport a major airport?
Gwangju Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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