Suwon Airport (SWU): Codes, Runways & Location
Suwon Airport (IATA: SWU · ICAO: RKSW) is a medium-sized airport serving Suwon, South Korea. It lies at 37.2394° N, 127.0070° E, 88 ft (27 m) above sea level.
Overview of Suwon Airport
Suwon Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Suwon in South Korea. It is identified by the IATA code SWU and the ICAO code RKSW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Suwon Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 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: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 88 ft (27 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Osan Air Base (OSN) about 17 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 ≈ 2,743 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Suwon Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Suwon Airport
Where is Suwon Airport located?
Suwon Airport is located in Suwon, South Korea. Its coordinates are 37.2394° N, 127.0070° E.
What is the airport code for Suwon Airport?
Suwon Airport has an IATA code of SWU and an ICAO code of RKSW.
How long is the runway at Suwon Airport?
Suwon Airport's longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Suwon Airport have?
Suwon Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Suwon Airport a major airport?
Suwon Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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