Airport code
MWX — Muan International Airport
MWX is the IATA code for Muan International Airport, an airport serving Muan (Piseo-ri), South Korea. Its ICAO code is RKJB, and it operates in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+9). The airport sits at 34.9914, 126.3828 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m).
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About Muan International Airport
Muan International Airport is an international airport in Muan County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Construction of the airport began in 1997, and the airport opened on 9 November 2007. The airport serves the province of South Jeolla, especially the cities of Gwangju, Mokpo, and Naju. It replaced the nearby Mokpo Airport, and is expected to replace the nearby Gwangju Airport as well. The airport is managed by Korea Airports Corporation and served 543,247 passengers in 2018.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MWX |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | RKJB |
| Airport name | Muan International Airport |
| City | Muan (Piseo-ri) |
| Country | South Korea |
| Time zone | Asia/Seoul (UTC+9) |
| Latitude | 34.9914 |
| Longitude | 126.3828 |
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,186 ft (2,800 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Muan International Airport?
The IATA code for Muan International Airport is MWX.
What is the ICAO code for Muan International Airport?
The ICAO code for Muan International Airport is RKJB.
Where is MWX airport located?
Muan International Airport (MWX) is located in Muan (Piseo-ri), South Korea.
What time zone is MWX in?
Muan International Airport operates in the Asia/Seoul time zone, which is UTC+9.
What is the nearest airport to MWX?
The nearest airport to Muan International Airport (MWX) is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, about 41 km away.
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