Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base — Gunsan, South Korea
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base (Gunsan) is KUV — its ICAO code is RKJK.
Distance & flight time from KUV
Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base
Gunsan Airport shares its site with a military air base near the city of Gunsan on the west coast of South Korea, in North Jeolla province facing the Yellow Sea. At an elevation of about 29 feet, it has a single concrete runway near 9,000 feet, and civilian flights operate alongside the defense activity common at several Korean regional airports. Gunsan is a port and industrial city, and the airport offers limited scheduled links to Jeju and other points. In a country with excellent high-speed rail, air service here serves specific routes rather than broad demand. The KUV code identifies this west-coast field within South Korea's aviation network.
Runways at Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base (KUV)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base (KUV)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACP | AMC COMD POST/TACC | 120 MHz |
| APP | APP | 124.1 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.225 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 133.75 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 124.1 MHz |
| GND | GND | 123.5 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.65 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 27.72 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 132.25 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 126.5 MHz |
Airports near Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base (KUV)
- Gwangju Airport (KWJ) — 88.5 km (55.0 mi)
- Muan International Airport (MWX) — 103.6 km (64.4 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ) — 120.1 km (74.6 mi)
- Osan Air Base (OSN) — 137.1 km (85.2 mi)
- Yeosu Airport (RSU) — 148.9 km (92.5 mi)
- Suwon Airport (SWU) — 152.6 km (94.8 mi)
- Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN) — 160.0 km (99.4 mi)
- Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport (JWO) — 169.1 km (105.1 mi)
People look up KUV to confirm Gunsan's airport when booking the limited flights, often to Jeju, from South Korea's west coast. The code keeps this shared military-civil field distinct on tickets from other regional airports.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base?
The IATA code for Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base is KUV.
What is the ICAO code for Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base?
The ICAO code for Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base is RKJK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.