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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 04L
|
9,300 ft | 150 ft | CON | 32° |
↑ 7.9 kt
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↔ 1.4 kt
10° angle
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✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
|
9,300 ft | 150 ft | CON | 29° |
↑ 7.9 kt
•
↔ 1.4 kt
10° angle
|
Gwangju Airport - Airport Information
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About Gwangju Airport
Overview
Gwangju Airport serves the Gwangju metropolitan area in southwestern South Korea, functioning as a critical regional transportation hub. Located at 35.123173° N, 126.805444° E with an elevation of 39 feet MSL, the airport supports medium-sized aviation operations. Its twin parallel concrete runways, each 9,300 feet long, provide robust capacity for commercial and potentially military aircraft movements.
Flying Conditions
Situated in a temperate climate zone, Gwangju Airport experiences seasonal weather variations typical of the Korean peninsula. The airport's low elevation and parallel runway configuration offer flexibility in wind conditions, allowing pilots to select runways based on prevailing wind directions. Pilots should anticipate potential seasonal changes affecting visibility and surface conditions, particularly during transition periods between monsoon and winter seasons.
Notable Features
The airport's dual parallel runways (04L/22R and 04R/22L) provide redundancy and operational efficiency for approaching and departing aircraft. Its geographic position in southwestern Korea suggests potential interaction with regional terrain features, including potential wind gradient or thermal effects associated with nearby landscape variations. The concrete runway surfaces indicate consistent, stable ground operations for most aircraft types.
Approach Considerations
With two identically sized 9,300-foot runways, pilots have significant flexibility in approach and landing strategies. The airport's low elevation minimizes potential altitude-related performance considerations for most aircraft. Runway orientation (04/22) suggests primary wind alignment runs approximately east-northeast to west-southwest, which pilots should consider during pre-approach planning.
Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.
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