Suwon Airport — Suwon, South Korea

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Searching for an airport code near Suwon? Suwon Airport is identified as SWU (ICAO: RKSW).

Distance & flight time from SWU

Suwon Airport

Suwon Airport (SWU) is a joint civil-military airfield located south of Seoul in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, primarily operated as a Republic of Korea Air Force base while also accommodating limited domestic civilian flights. The base hosts fighter squadrons and plays a role in South Korea's national air defense posture, given its proximity to Seoul and the broader Korean Peninsula's security concerns. Civilian operations at SWU have historically included short domestic routes, though passenger traffic remains modest compared to major South Korean airports like Incheon or Gimpo. The dual-use nature of Suwon Airport reflects a common arrangement in South Korea, where military necessity and civilian aviation needs share limited airfield infrastructure near the densely populated capital region.

Runways at Suwon Airport (SWU)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
15L/33R9000 ft (2743 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP
15R/33L9000 ft (2743 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP
16/347535 ft (2297 m)143 ft (44 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Suwon Airport (SWU)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DOSAN APP/DEP127.9 MHz
ACPBRICKWALL120 MHz
ATISATIS126.425 MHz
GCAGCA34.655 MHz
GNDGND27.58 MHz
OPS25TH TFS22.9 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO34.65 MHz
POSTUSAF SUWON COMD POST22.9 MHz
TWRTWR126.2 MHz

Airports near Suwon Airport (SWU)

SWU, Suwon Airport near Seoul, South Korea, combines Republic of Korea Air Force operations with limited civilian domestic flights, serving both national defense and regional travel needs.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Suwon Airport?

The IATA code for Suwon Airport is SWU.

What is the ICAO code for Suwon Airport?

The ICAO code for Suwon Airport is RKSW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.