Gimhae Air Base (Pusan West (K-1) Air Base)
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Location | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Operating Organization | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Units |
5th Air Mobility Wing51st Air Control Flight Group
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| Based aircraft |
Boeing 737 · 51st Air Control FlightC-130 Hercules · 251st Tactical Air Support SquadronCN-235 · 5th Air Mobility Wing
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| Coordinates | 35.1794°N, 128.9383°E |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| IATA code | PUS |
| ICAO code | RKPK |
| Runways |
18L/36R · 2,745 m (9,006 ft) · Asphalt18R/36L · 3,200 m (10,499 ft) · Concrete
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| Website | web.archive.org/web/20130519110825/www.airport.co.kr/mbs/gimhaeeng |
Description
Gimhae Air Base is located adjacent to Gimhae International Airport. Established during the Korean War as Pusan West (K-1) Air Base, the installation historically hosted United States Air Force and United States Marine Corps units.
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) operates the base, which hosts the 5th Tactical Airlift Wing. The wing comprises the 251st Tactical Air Support Squadron, the 258th Tactical Support Squadron, and the 259th Tactical Air Support Squadron. The base serves as the home station for ROKAF Boeing 737 AEW&C Peace Eye aircraft.
Aircraft operated from the facility include C-130H and C-130H-30 transports, CN235-100M and CN235-220M aircraft, and UH-60P helicopters. The base maintains a runway dedicated to military operations.
- AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: Boeing 737, C-130 Hercules, CN-235
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
- APR 102026 Created Page created: Gimhae Air Base