Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport — Gimseang-ro, South Korea

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Looking for the Gimseang-ro airport code? Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport's IATA code is JWO (ICAO: RKTI).

Distance & flight time from JWO

Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport

Jungwon Air Base, also referred to as Chungju Airport (JWO), is a South Korean military airfield located near Chungju in North Chungcheong Province. The base is primarily operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force and has limited to no scheduled civilian passenger service, distinguishing it from South Korea's major commercial airports. Historically, JWO has been used for military training and operational purposes rather than public air travel, and any civilian access has generally been minimal or occasional. Travelers researching JWO should note that it functions chiefly as a defense facility, and those seeking commercial flights to the Chungju area typically rely on other transportation options such as rail or road connections to nearby larger airports.

Runways at Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport (JWO)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
18L/36R9021 ft (2750 m)200 ft (61 m)CON
18R/36L9330 ft (2844 m)120 ft (37 m)CON

Radio frequencies for Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport (JWO)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP132.55 MHz
ATISATIS135.6 MHz
DEPDEP132.55 MHz
GCCDGND CLNC DEL27.58 MHz
TWRTWR126.2 MHz

Airports near Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport (JWO)

JWO is Jungwon Air Base, also called Chungju Airport, in South Korea. It is primarily a military facility with little to no civilian service, so searchers looking for commercial flights should check other regional airports instead.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport?

The IATA code for Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport is JWO.

What is the ICAO code for Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport?

The ICAO code for Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport is RKTI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.