Gimhae Air Base (Pusan West (K-1) Air Base)
Gimhae Air Base (also Pusan West (K-1) Air Base; ICAO RKPK) is an active joint civil-military airfield in South Korea, operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 3,200 m). Home to the 5th Air Mobility Wing, the 51st Air Control Flight Group, the 251st Tactical Air Support Squadron, flying CN-235, Boeing 737, C-130 Hercules.
Facility Details
35.1794°N, 128.9383°E · 3 m elevation
| 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 Group251st Tactical Air Support Squadron
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| 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 212026 Updated Cleaned up the resident unit list of this air base
- 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