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Mokpo Air Base

Gonghang-ro (Mokpo), South Korea

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Mokpo Air Base

Gonghang-ro (Mokpo), South Korea
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South Korean military air base serving the Mokpo region.

Location
Mokpo, South Korea
Mokpo Air Base, designated by the ICAO code RKJM, is a military airfield located near Mokpo in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It serves as a Republic of Korea Air Force installation and is not open for regular commercial passenger operations. The base is situated in a coastal area of southwestern South Korea, a region characterized by numerous islands and inlets along the Yellow Sea. Due to its military nature, public information regarding its operational details, units stationed there, and infrastructure is limited.
Notable facts
  • ›RKJM is a Republic of Korea Air Force military installation.
  • ›The base has no IATA code, reflecting its non-commercial status.
  • ›Located in South Jeolla Province in southwestern South Korea.
  • ›Mokpo is a coastal city known for its proximity to the Dadohaehaesang National Marine Park.
  • ›Commercial air travelers in the Mokpo region typically use Muan International Airport (MWX/RKJB) nearby.
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Gateway to the southwestern coast where sea meets sky

Mokpo Air Base (RKJM) is a military airfield located near Mokpo in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Primarily operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force, it serves the southwestern coastal region of the Korean Peninsula. Limited civilian operations have occasionally used the facility, though it remains predominantly a defense installation.

Terminals
  • Military Terminal — A restricted military facility supporting ROKAF operations with no regular public passenger services.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services from central Mokpo city
  • Local city buses connecting Mokpo urban center
  • Private vehicle access via regional roads
Nearby Hotels
  • Mokpo Hotel Hyundai
  • Shin-An Beach Hotel Mokpo
  • Mokpo Ramada Hotel
Dining

No public passenger terminal dining is available at this military air base. Visitors and personnel can find a wide variety of Korean seafood restaurants and traditional cuisine in nearby Mokpo city, which is well known for its fresh fish markets and local specialties such as hongeo (fermented skate).

Traveller Tips
  • Access to the base is restricted to authorized military and government personnel only.
  • For civilian travel in the region, Gwangju Airport (KWJ) is the nearest full-service commercial airport.
  • Mokpo city is easily reachable by KTX high-speed rail from Seoul for regional travel alternatives.
  • Check with local authorities before planning any visit, as military base access policies are strictly enforced.

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Mokpo Air Base
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Mokpo Air Base is an air base in Yeongam County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, near Mokpo. In 2006, 16,909 passengers utilized the airport. The airport ceased commercial operations when the nearby Muan International Airport opened in November 2007.

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