Cheongju Air Base
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Location | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Status | ◉ Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Year built | 1978 |
| Operating Organization | Republic of Korea Air Force |
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Location & Details
| Coordinates | 36.7164°N, 127.4992°E |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) |
| IATA code | CJJ |
| ICAO code | RKTU |
Description
Cheongju Air Base is located in Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, specifically within Ipsang-ri, Naesu-eup. The facility serves the cities of Cheongju, Daejeon, and Sejong. It opened as a military airbase in September 1978. Construction for a co-located international airport began in 1984 and concluded in December 1996. The site officially opened as Cheongju International Airport on April 28, 1997.
The installation operates as a joint civil-military airport. It hosts the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) 17th Fighter Wing, which operates F-35A fighters. The base is adjacent to the Cheongju Airport station on the Chungbuk Line. Due to its status as a joint-use military facility, photography and videography are prohibited on the installation.