Kunsan Air Base
Kunsan · South KoreaICAO RKJK
Kunsan Air Base (KUV) is an airport serving Kunsan, South Korea, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 35° 54' 13.7" N, 126° 36' 57.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Seoul (GMT+9).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from KUV
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJU | Cheju, South Korea | 165 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 68 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KUV
2 active airlines serving Kunsan Air Base.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kunsan Air Base that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwangju Airport | KWJ | Kwangju | South Korea | 88 km |
| Muan International Airport | MWX | Muan | South Korea | 103 km |
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | CJJ | Chongju | South Korea | 120 km |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | Seoul | South Korea | 174 km |
| Gimpo International Airport | GMP | Seoul | South Korea | 184 km |
| Daegu Airport | TAE | Taegu | South Korea | 184 km |
| Yeosu Airport | RSU | Yeosu | South Korea | 149 km |
| Sacheon Air Base/Airport | HIN | Sacheon | South Korea | 160 km |
Other Airports in South Korea
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 54' 13.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 126° 36' 57.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 35.903801
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 126.615997
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- UTC Offset
- GMT+9
- Current Local Time
- 04:42 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 29 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 9 m
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