Wonju/Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)
Wonju · South KoreaICAO RKNW
Wonju/Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU) is an airport serving Wonju, South Korea, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 37° 26' 28.3" N, 127° 57' 49.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 329 feet (100 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Seoul (GMT+9).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from WJU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJU | Cheju, South Korea | 283 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 116 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at WJU
1 active airline serving Wonju/Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46).
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Wonju/Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | CJJ | Chongju | South Korea | 90 km |
| Gimpo International Airport | GMP | Seoul | South Korea | 105 km |
| Yangyang International Airport | YNY | Sokcho / Gangneung | South Korea | 93 km |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | Seoul | South Korea | 134 km |
| Daegu Airport | TAE | Taegu | South Korea | 182 km |
| Sacheon Air Base/Airport | HIN | Sacheon | South Korea | 261 km |
| Kunsan Air Base | KUV | Kunsan | South Korea | 209 km |
| Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) | KPO | Pohang | South Korea | 207 km |
Other Airports in South Korea
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 37° 26' 28.3" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 127° 57' 49.9" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 37.441201
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 127.963858
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- UTC Offset
- GMT+9
- Current Local Time
- 02:35 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 329 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 100 m
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