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Gwangju Air Base

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Location🇰🇷 South Korea
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1948
Operating OrganizationRepublic of Korea Air Force
Units
1st Fighter Wing
Based aircraft
T-50 Golden Eagle · 1st Fighter Wing
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates35.1264°N, 126.8089°E
Elevation15 m (49 ft)
IATA codeKWJ
ICAO codeRKJJ
Runways
04R/22L · 2,835 m (9,301 ft) · Concrete04L/22R · 2,835 m (9,301 ft) · Concrete
Websitewww.airport.co.kr/gwangjueng/index.do
Map
Map of Gwangju Air Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 57 km Mokpo Air Base
  2. 83 km Jeonju Air Base
  3. 88 km Kunsan Air Base
  4. 115 km Sacheon Air Base
  5. 172 km Jinhae Air Base
  6. 172 km Seongmu Air Base
Related
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Operating forces
🇰🇷 South Korea Republic of Korea Air Force
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Description

Gwangju Air Base is located in Sinchon-dong, Gwangsan District, Gwangju, South Korea. The installation was established in November 1948. It was originally situated in neighboring Jangseong on a military training facility before relocating to its current site in 1964. The facility operates as a joint-use airfield, sharing infrastructure between a military base and a commercial airport managed by the Korea Airports Corporation. Infrastructure at the site includes military facilities, an apron, and a terminal building constructed in 1994. A cargo terminal operates within a repurposed former terminal building.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: T-50 Golden Eagle
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  3. APR 102026 Created Page created: Gwangju Air Base