Gwangju Airport
Kwangju · South KoreaICAO RKJJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ) is an airport serving Kwangju, South Korea, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 35° 7' 23.4" N, 126° 48' 19.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. With 2 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 KWJ
Airlines Operating at KWJ
2 active airlines serving Gwangju Airport.
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 Gwangju Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muan International Airport | MWX | Muan | South Korea | 41 km |
| Kunsan Air Base | KUV | Kunsan | South Korea | 88 km |
| Yeosu Airport | RSU | Yeosu | South Korea | 80 km |
| Sacheon Air Base/Airport | HIN | Sacheon | South Korea | 116 km |
| Jeju International Airport | CJU | Cheju | South Korea | 181 km |
| Gimhae International Airport | PUS | Busan | South Korea | 194 km |
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | CJJ | Chongju | South Korea | 188 km |
| Gimpo International Airport | GMP | Seoul | South Korea | 270 km |
Other Airports in South Korea
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 7' 23.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 126° 48' 19.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 35.123173
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 126.805444
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- UTC Offset
- GMT+9
- Current Local Time
- 04:43 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 39 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 12 m
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