List of airports in South Korea
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List of airport
s in South Korea
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s in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
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| LOCATION Cities of South Korea The largest cities of South Korea have self-governing status equivalent to that of provinces. Seoul, the largest city and capital, is classified as a teukbyeolsi , while the next 6 largest cities are classified as gwangyeoksi... |
ICAO ICAO airport code The ICAO airport code or location indicator is a four-character alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. These codes are defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization, and published in ICAO Document 7910: Location Indicators.The ICAO codes are used by air traffic... |
IATA IATA airport code An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier, is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association... |
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| Cheongju Cheongju Cheongju is the capital city of Chungcheongbuk-do , South Korea. The city is divided into two wards , Heungdeok-gu and Sangdang-gu .-History:... |
RKTU | CJJ | Cheongju International Airport |
| Daegu Daegu Daegu , also known as Taegu, and officially the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea, the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. The city is the capital and principal city of the... |
RKTN | TAE | Daegu International Airport |
| Gimpo | RKSS | GMP | Gimpo International Airport Gimpo International Airport Gimpo International Airport , commonly known as Gimpo Airport , is located in the far western end of Seoul and was the main international airport for Seoul and South Korea before it was replaced by Incheon International Airport in 2001... |
| Gwangju Gwangju Gwangju is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister... |
RKJJ | KWJ | Gwangju Airport Gwangju Airport Gwangju Airport is an airport in the city of Gwangju, South Korea and is managed by the Korea Airports Corporation... |
| Incheon Incheon The Incheon Metropolitan City is located in northwestern South Korea. The city was home to just 4,700 people when Jemulpo port was built in 1883. Today 2.76 million people live in the city, making it Korea’s third most populous city after Seoul and Busan Metropolitan City... |
RKSI | ICN | Incheon International Airport Incheon International Airport Incheon International Airport is the largest airport in South Korea, the primary airport serving the Seoul national capital area, and one of the largest and busiest airports in the world... |
| Jeju Jeju City Jeju is the capital of Jeju province in South Korea and the largest city on the island of Jeju. Its geographical location is . The city is served by Jeju International Airport .... |
RKPC | CJU | Jeju International Airport Jeju International Airport Jeju International Airport Revised Romanization of Korean; Jeju Gukje Gonghang, McCune-Reischauer; Cheju Kukche Konghang) is the 3rd largest in South Korea, just behind Gimpo Airport in Seoul and Incheon Airport in Incheon. It is located in the city of Jeju... |
| Muan Muan County Muan County is a county in South Jeolla Province , South Korea. In 2005, Muan County became the capital of Jeollanam-do following the transfer of the provincial office from its previous location, Gwangju to the village of Namak in Muan... |
RKJB | MWX | Muan International Airport Muan International Airport Muan International Airport Revised Romanization of Korean; Muan Gukje Gonghang, McCune-Reischauer; Muan Kukche Konghang) is an airport in Muan County, Jeollanam-do. Construction of the airport began in 1997 and the airport opened on November 9, 2007. The airport serves the cities of Gwangju and... |
| Busan Busan Busan , formerly spelled Pusan is South Korea's second largest metropolis after Seoul, with a population of around 3.6 million. The Metropolitan area population is 4,399,515 as of 2010. It is the largest port city in South Korea and the fifth largest port in the world... |
RKPK | PUS | Gimhae International Airport Gimhae International Airport Gimhae International Airport is located on the western end of Busan, South Korea. It opened in 1976. A new international terminal opened on October 31, 2007. Gimhae International Airport is the main hub for Air Busan... |
| Yangyang | RKNY | YNY | Yangyang International Airport Yangyang International Airport Yangyang International Airport is a small international airport in the northeast of South Korea. It is located in Yangyang County, Gangwon Province and was built to serve the nearby areas of Sokcho, Gangneung and Pyeongchang. The airport replaced Gangneung and Sokcho airports... |
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| Gunsan Gunsan Gunsan is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. It is located on the south bank of the Geum River just upstream from its exit into the Yellow Sea. Gunsan is served by frequent railway service on the Gunsan Line from Iksan. It is also connected to the Seohaean Expressway.Kunsan Air Base... |
RKJK | KUV | Gunsan Airport Gunsan Airport Gunsan Airport is an airport serving Gunsan, a city in the North Jeolla province in South Korea. In 2007, 133,242 passengers utilized the airport. It shares the runway with Kunsan Air Base, which also utilizes the same IATA and ICAO location identifiers.... |
| Jinhae Jinhae Jinhae is a district in Changwon City, South Korea. This region is served by the Korean National Railroad, and is famous for its annual cherry blossom festival every spring.... (Chinhae) |
RKPE | CHF | Jinhae Airport |
| Jeongseok (Jungseok) | RKPD | Jungseok Airport | |
| Jeonju Jeonju Jeonju is a city in South Korea, and the capital of Jeollabuk-do, or North Jeolla Province. It is an important tourist center famous for Korean food, historic buildings, sports activities and innovative festivals.- History :... (Chonju) |
RKJU | CHN | Jeonju Airport Jeonju Airport Jeonju Airport is a small military airport located near Jeonju , South Korea. It is notable for its mascot 'Tombstone Terry the Tiger' a tiger brought over from Asia during the Great Monk War of 1432. Before, it used to serve civilian transport aircraft.... |
| Mokpo Mokpo Mokpo is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, on the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. Mokpo has frequent train service to Seoul and is the terminus for a number of ferry routes serving islands in the adjacent Yellow Sea... |
RKJM | MPK | Mokpo Airport Mokpo Airport Mokpo Airport was an airport in Mokpo, South Korea . In 2006, 16,909 passengers utilized the airport. This airport was closed when the nearby Muan International Airport opened in November 2007.-Overview:... |
| Pohang Pohang Pohang is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, and a main seaport in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. The built-up area of Pohang is located on the alluvium of the mouth of the Hyeongsan River... |
RKTH | KPO | Pohang Airport Pohang Airport -References:*... |
| Sokcho Sokcho Sokcho is a city in Gangwon-do province, South Korea. It is located in the far northeast of Gangwon-do. Lying north of the 38th parallel, the city belonged to North Korea from 1945 until the end of the Korean War, when the dividing line between the two Korean states was officially altered.... |
RKND | SHO | Sokcho Airport Sokcho Airport Sokcho Airport is an airport in Sokcho, a city in the Gangwon province of South Korea.The airport has a single 1,560 meter runway . It used to serve people who went to Seoraksan for hiking. The airport was closed prior to the opening of Yangyang International Airport.... |
| Ulsan Ulsan Ulsan , officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's seventh largest metropolis with a population of over 1.1 million. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north and the Sea of Japan to the east.Ulsan is the... |
RKPU | USN | Ulsan Airport Ulsan Airport -Facility:# Passenger Terminal: 8,651m2# Runway: Direction= 36/18 ; Length x Width = 2000m x 45m# Apron: 3,480m2 -External links:* *... |
| Wonju Wonju Wonju is the most populous city in Gangwon province, South Korea.Wonju is a city approximately east of Seoul and the capital can be reached within 1hr 30minutes by bus or train. Wonju is home to three major universities which attract many students from Seoul and elsewhere. They provide facilities... |
RKNW | WJU | Wonju Airport Wonju Airport Wonju Airport is an airport in Wonju, South Korea . In 2006, 80,361 passengers utilized the airport.. The airport is mainly for military use. Only one parking space is capable of handling a Boeing 737.-Airlines and destinations:... |
| Yechon | RKTY | YEC | Yechon Airport |
| Yeosu Yeosu Yeosu is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Old Yeosu City, which was founded in 1949, Yeocheon City, founded in 1986, and Yeocheon County were merged into a new city in 1998.... |
RKJY | RSU | Yeosu Airport Yeosu Airport -References:*... |
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| Foxmouse | Foxmouse Airbase | ||
| Chogju | Chogju Airbase | ||
| Choongwon (Jungwon) | RKTI | Choongwon Airbase (Jungwon Airbase) | |
| Kangnung | RKNN | KAG | Gangneung Airbase Gangneung Airbase Gangneung Airbase is an airbase holding the 18th fighter wing of the Republic of Korea Air Force. It is located in Gangneung, Gangwon-do. The airfield has one runway , and is ILS equipped on runway 23. In the past, this airfield also used to handle civilian air traffic... |
| Osan Osan Osan is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, approximately 35 km south of Seoul. The population of the city is around 120,000. The local economy is supported by a mix of agricultural and industrial enterprises.... |
RKSO | OSN | Osan Airbase |
| Sacheon Sacheon Sacheon is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Sacheon's chief fame comes from its being the site of two naval battles in the Seven Year War.... |
RKPS | HIN | Sacheon Airport Sacheon Airport Sacheon Airport is an airport in Sacheon, South Korea . It also serves the city of Jinju. In 2006, 224,792 passengers utilized the airport.The factory of the Korea Aerospace Industries is located here.-Airlines & destinations:-References:*... |
| Seongmu | RKTE | Seongmu Airport Seongmu Airport Seongmu Airport is a small airfield which is used by the Korea Air Force Academy for flight training. The airfield has a single runway .... |
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| Seosan Seosan Little is known of the early life of Seosan Daesa other than that he was born in 1520 and that he became a monk. As was common for monks in this time, he travelled from place to place, living in a succession of monasteries... |
RKTP | Seosan Airbase | |
| Seoul Seoul Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world... |
RKSM | SSN | Seoul Airbase Seoul Airbase Seoul Air Base is an air base holding the 15th Composite Wing of the Republic of Korea Air Force. It is located in Seongnam city, right below Seoul. It has 2 runways. Runway 19 is equipped with ILS. The Seoul Air Show is held annually in this airfield... |
| Suwon Suwon Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety".... (Su Won City) |
RKSW | SWU | Suwon Airbase |
See also
- Transportation in South KoreaTransportation in South KoreaTransportation in South Korea is provided by extensive networks of railways, highways, bus routes, ferry services and air routes that criss-cross the country.-History:...
- List of airports by ICAO code: R#RK - South Korea
- Wikipedia: Airline destination lists: Asia#Korea, Republic of
External links
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