Airport code
KWJ — Gwangju Airport
KWJ is the IATA code for Gwangju Airport, an airport serving Gwangju, South Korea. Its ICAO code is RKJJ, and it operates in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+9). The airport sits at 35.1232, 126.8054 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 39 ft (12 m).
Overview
About Gwangju Airport
Gwangju Airport is an airport in Gwangju, South Korea, and is managed by the Korea Airports Corporation. In 2018, 1,986,125 passengers used the airport. This airport is planned to close when Muan International Airport becomes more established. Because Gwangju Airport is sharing location with a military base, taking photographs or videos of the apron, runway or military facility is strictly prohibited.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KWJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | RKJJ |
| Airport name | Gwangju Airport |
| City | Gwangju |
| Country | South Korea |
| Time zone | Asia/Seoul (UTC+9) |
| Latitude | 35.1232 |
| Longitude | 126.8054 |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 9,300 ft (2,835 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Gwangju Airport?
The IATA code for Gwangju Airport is KWJ.
What is the ICAO code for Gwangju Airport?
The ICAO code for Gwangju Airport is RKJJ.
Where is KWJ airport located?
Gwangju Airport (KWJ) is located in Gwangju, South Korea.
What time zone is KWJ in?
Gwangju Airport operates in the Asia/Seoul time zone, which is UTC+9.
What is the nearest airport to KWJ?
The nearest airport to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) is Muan International Airport (MWX) in Muan (Piseo-ri), about 41 km away.
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