Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · South Korea

RKJJKWJ

Gwangju Airport

Gwangju, South Korea

ICAO

RKJJ

IATA

KWJ

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

39 ft

Country

South Korea

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at RKJJ

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Gwangju Airport (RKJJ / KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

RKJJ is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – South Korea

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of South Korea.

Applicable permit lead times for South Korea are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for South Korea are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at RKJJ

Direct FBO and handler coordination at RKJJ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Gwangju Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8.

Jet A1 Fuel at RKJJ

Fuel on record at Gwangju Airport: Jet fuel. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to RKJJ

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for RKJJ: 35° 7′ 23″ N 126° 48′ 18″ E; elevation 39 ft; local time UTC+9.

Crew & Passenger Services in Gwangju

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Gwangju.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at RKJJ.

Cargo Operations at RKJJ

Support for freighter operations into RKJJ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Gwangju Airport

Latitude
35° 7′ 23″ N
Longitude
126° 48′ 18″ E
ICAO code
RKJJ
IATA code
KWJ
Municipality
Gwangju
Timezone
UTC+9
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 8
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To KWJ?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for RKJJ.

Submit flight inquiry for RKJJ

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – RKJJ

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Gwangju Airport?

The ICAO code is RKJJ and the IATA code is KWJ.

Is Jet A1 available at RKJJ?

Yes. Fuel on record at Gwangju Airport is Jet fuel; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at RKJJ?

Gwangju Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8.

What time zone does RKJJ operate in?

Gwangju Airport operates on UTC+9.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for RKJJ?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for RKJJ.