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Dual-use military and civilian airport on South Korea's west coast.
Opened
1938
Location
Gunsan, South Korea
Gunsan Airport, designated IATA code KUV and ICAO code RKJK, is a joint-use facility shared between the Republic of Korea Air Force and civilian commercial aviation. It is located near Gunsan, a port city in North Jeolla Province on the western coast of South Korea.
The airport serves limited domestic routes, primarily connecting Gunsan to Jeju Island. Gunsan Air Base, which shares the facility, is a significant ROKAF installation and has historically hosted United States Air Force units as well.
Due to its dual military-civilian nature, the airport operates under restrictions typical of air base facilities. Passenger traffic is modest compared to major South Korean airports, reflecting the regional character of Gunsan's economy.
Terminals
The airport has a single small civilian passenger terminal handling domestic traffic alongside the military air base operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include local buses and taxis connecting the airport to downtown Gunsan.
Airlines here
Korean Air and Jeju Air have operated routes from Gunsan, primarily serving the Gunsan–Jeju corridor.
Notable facts
- ›Gunsan Air Base has hosted U.S. Air Force units, including the 8th Fighter Wing.
- ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes, with Jeju Island being the key destination.
- ›The facility is jointly operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force and civilian authorities.
- ›Gunsan is a historically significant industrial and port city in North Jeolla Province.
- ›The airport's origins date to the Japanese colonial period in the late 1930s.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
