Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU): Codes, Runways & Location
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (IATA: WJU · ICAO: RKNW) is a medium-sized airport serving Wonju, South Korea. It lies at 37.4371° N, 127.9601° E, 329 ft (100 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Wonju in South Korea. It is identified by the IATA code WJU and the ICAO code RKNW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) has 1 runway 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: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 329 ft (100 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport (JWO) 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 ≈ 2,743 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)
Where is Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) located?
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) is located in Wonju, South Korea. Its coordinates are 37.4371° N, 127.9601° E.
What is the airport code for Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)?
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) has an IATA code of WJU and an ICAO code of RKNW.
How long is the runway at Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)?
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)'s longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) have?
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) a major airport?
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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