Suwon Airport

RKSW / SWU

Suwon, KR

Last Updated
Mar 2, 01:05Z

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Current Weather

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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
7 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI RKSW 020105Z 09007KT 9999 -RA SCT017 OVC030 06/05 A3019 RMK CIG030 WR24

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 88 ft
SCT 1,700 ft AGL
OVC 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,788 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,088 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (88 ft)
Pressure Alt
-175 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,234 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KSW
15L ✈️
33R
15R ✈️
33L
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15L/33R
Active: 15L
9,000 ft 150 ft ASP 142°
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
60° angle
✈️ 15R/33L
Active: 15R
9,000 ft 150 ft ASP 142°
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
60° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
7,535 ft 143 ft ASP 158°
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RKSW

248 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
31.9%
MVFR
22.6%
IFR
39.9%
LIFR
5.6%

Suwon Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 31.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 45.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 4.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 4.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.2%
NE
4.4%
E
10.1%
SE
19.4%
S
25%
SW
4.4%
W
16.5%
NW
16.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.6°C
Range: -6°C to 31°C
-6°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.3%

Best Months for VFR

March October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15L/33R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt
Runway 15R/33L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 248 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Suwon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RKSW
IATA Code: SWU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 88 ft MSL

Location

City: Suwon
Country: KR
Latitude: 37.239399°
Longitude: 127.007004°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 15L/33R
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15R/33L
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 7,535 ft
Width: 143 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Suwon Airport

Overview

Suwon Airport is a medium-sized airport located in Suwon, South Korea, situated at 88 feet above mean sea level. The airport features three asphalt runways, with two parallel runways (15L/33R and 15R/33L) measuring 9,000 feet each, and a third runway (16/34) at 7,535 feet. Its strategic location and multiple runway configuration support diverse aviation operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Suwon Airport demonstrates significant variability, with instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions prevalent 37.3% of the time. The prevailing winds are from the south at an average of 5 knots, with maximum gusts up to 24 knots. Temperature ranges from -6°C to 31°C, with an average of 11.5°C, creating potential for dynamic weather conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways offer excellent wind coverage, with each runway showing 100% favorable wind alignment. All runways experience minimal average crosswind conditions, ranging from 2.5 to 2.8 knots. The airport's elevation of 88 feet MSL and location at coordinates 37.239399, 127.007004 provide relatively benign terrain characteristics for approaches and departures.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal visual flight conditions during October, January, and November, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles. Fog occurs in 5.5% of observations, and visibility below 3 statute miles is extremely rare. The parallel runways (15L/33R and 15R/33L) provide flexible operational capabilities with consistent wind alignment and minimal crosswind interference.

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.