What is the tower frequency at RKJJ?

The tower frequency at Gwangju Airport is 126.2 MHz.

What fuel is available at RKJJ?

Gwangju Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does RKJJ require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Gwangju Airport (Korea, Republic of).

Does RKJJ require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Gwangju Airport.

Where is RKJJ located?

Gwangju Airport (RKJJ) is located in Gwangju, Korea, Republic of.

What is the IATA code for RKJJ?

The IATA code for Gwangju Airport is KWJ.

How long is the runway at RKJJ?

The main runway at Gwangju Airport (04L/22R) measures 2835x46m.

Is RKJJ a port of entry?

Yes, Gwangju Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Gwangju Airport (RKJJ/KWJ) — Gwangju, Korea, Republic of

Gwangju Airport (RKJJ/KWJ) serves Gwangju, Korea, Republic of. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L). Field elevation is 39 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Jul 25

5 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 08:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-25

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: RKJJ
Name: Gwangju Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 35.123173
Longitude: 126.805443
Elevation: 39 ft
Country: Korea, Republic of
Municipality: Gwangju
IATA Code: KWJ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04L/22R

Designation: 04L/22R
Dimensions: 2835x46m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 04R/22L

Designation: 04R/22L
Dimensions: 2835x46m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 126.200 MHz
Ground: 118.050 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 130.000, 124.000 MHz
ATIS: 128.875 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Gwangju Airport / ROKAF coordination
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: KRW 4500/ton MTOW
Parking Fee: KRW 2500/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: KRW
Remarks: Gwangju Airport. Shared ROKAF/civil. Serves Gwangju metro.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: S-Oil, SK Energy supply.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International CIQ available. Limited intl flights.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 22:00
Curfew End: 06:00
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: ROKAF shared. Military restrictions may apply.

Airport Services

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Korea, Republic of Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 2 days before intended overflight
Landing Lead Time: 2 business days (official); submit as early as possible

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance notification. Good GA infrastructure at GMP and smaller airports.

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Active NOTAMs

C1204/26 warning

ILS out of service

ILS/DME RWY 04R U/S DUE TO REPLACEMENT

2026-07-08 16:00:00 2026-10-06 16:00:00

V0324/26 caution

Instrument procedure change

[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: ILS/DME RWY 04R AND LOC/DME RWY 04R, DUE TO NAVAID REPLACEMENT.

2026-07-08 16:00:00 2026-10-06 16:00:00

G3992/26 info

GPS RAIM OUTAGES PREDICTED FOR NPA

2026-07-26 07:55:00 2026-07-28 09:23:00

+1 more active NOTAM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at RKJJ?: The tower frequency at Gwangju Airport is 126.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at RKJJ?: Gwangju Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does RKJJ require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Gwangju Airport (Korea, Republic of).
Does RKJJ require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Gwangju Airport.
Where is RKJJ located?: Gwangju Airport (RKJJ) is located in Gwangju, Korea, Republic of.
What is the IATA code for RKJJ?: The IATA code for Gwangju Airport is KWJ.
How long is the runway at RKJJ?: The main runway at Gwangju Airport (04L/22R) measures 2835x46m.
Is RKJJ a port of entry?: Yes, Gwangju Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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