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Gwangju Air Base

Gwangju Air Base (ICAO RKJJ) is an active joint civil-military airfield in South Korea, operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 2,835 m). Home to the 1st Fighter Wing, flying T-50 Golden Eagle.

Recent ActivityLast 24 months
  1. JAN 22026 Event T-50/B · Crash · Gwangju Air Base, South Korea

Facility Details

Aircraft Based Here
T-50 Golden Eagle profile drawing T-50 Golden Eagle Military Training Aircraft 1st Fighter Wing
Map
Map of Gwangju Air Base

35.1264°N, 126.8089°E · 15 m elevation

Summary
Operating Country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Location🇰🇷 South Korea
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1948
Operating OrganizationRepublic of Korea Air Force
Units
1st Fighter Wing
Location & Technical Details
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
Nearby Bases
  1. 57 km Mokpo Air Base
  2. 83 km Jeonju Air Base
  3. 88 km Kunsan Air Base 8th Fighter Wing
  4. 115 km Sacheon Air Base 3rd Flight Training Wing
  5. 172 km Jinhae Air Base 18th Operations Group
  6. 172 km Seongmu Air Base Korea Air Force Academy
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