Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport (JWO): Codes, Runways & Location
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport (IATA: JWO · ICAO: RKTI) is a medium-sized airport serving Gimseang-ro, South Korea. It lies at 37.0302° N, 127.8864° E, 281 ft (86 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gimseang-ro in South Korea. It is identified by the IATA code JWO and the ICAO code RKTI. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2844 m (9330 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 281 ft (86 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU) about 46 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 ≈ 2,844 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport
Where is Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport located?
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport is located in Gimseang-ro, South Korea. Its coordinates are 37.0302° N, 127.8864° E.
What is the airport code for Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport?
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport has an IATA code of JWO and an ICAO code of RKTI.
How long is the runway at Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport?
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport's longest runway is about 2844 m (9330 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport have?
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport a major airport?
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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