Gimhae International Airport

RKPK / PUS

Busan, KR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
9 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RKPK 040900Z 13009KT 9999 FEW050 FEW250 09/01 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
FEW 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,006 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,006 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RKPK 040500Z 0406/0512 24006KT 9999 SCT030 TN00/0421Z TX14/0506Z BECMG 0407/0408 12006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KPK
18L ✈️
36R
18R ✈️
36L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18L/36R
Active: 18L
9,007 ft 150 ft ASP 174°
5.8 kt 6.9 kt
50° angle
✈️ 18R/36L
Active: 18R
10,499 ft 197 ft CON 173°
5.8 kt 6.9 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RKPK

4,175 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.5%
MVFR
7.3%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0%

Gimhae International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.1%
NE
20.1%
E
3%
SE
1.4%
S
3.8%
SW
7.7%
W
7.1%
NW
34.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.5°C
Range: -9°C to 32°C
-9°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18L/36R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 18R/36L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,175 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gimhae International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RKPK
IATA Code: PUS
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6 ft MSL

Location

City: Busan
Country: KR
Latitude: 35.179501°
Longitude: 128.938004°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 18L/36R
Length: 9,007 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18R/36L
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Gimhae International Airport

Overview

Gimhae International Airport serves Busan, South Korea's second-largest city and a critical maritime and economic hub. Located at 35.179501, 128.938004, this large airport provides crucial international and domestic air transportation connections for the southeastern region of the Korean Peninsula.

Flying Conditions

Situated at a low elevation of 6 ft MSL, Gimhae experiences maritime climate influences that can produce variable wind conditions. The airport's two substantial runways (18L/36R at 9007ft and 18R/36L at 10499ft) provide significant operational flexibility for different weather scenarios and aircraft types.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways with different surface compositions - 18L/36R is asphalt and 18R/36L is concrete, which may impact braking and surface characteristics. Its coastal location near Busan suggests potential for maritime weather effects, including potential wind shear and rapid visibility changes typical of littoral environments.

Approach Considerations

The substantial runway lengths (9007ft and 10499ft) accommodate a wide range of aircraft categories, providing pilots with robust landing and takeoff options. With runways oriented in the 18/36 configuration, pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios typical of the region's geographic and meteorological characteristics.

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.