Kunsan Air Base (KUV) is a United Air Force Base located in the heart of Gunsan Town about 180 kilometres south of Seoul, on the west coast of the South Korean Peninsula. This facility has over 45 F-16 aircraft stationed at the base. It is connected to the city centre by all modes of transport.
It is home to the 8th Fighter Wing, The Wolf Pack, and the 38th Fighter Group of the Republic of Korea Air Force.
General Information about Kunsan Air Base
The following table is an overview of KUV Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Kunsan Air Base Airport (KUV) |
| Airport Type | Military |
| Operator | US Air Force, Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Built In (Year) | 1938 |
| Kunsan Air Base Code | KUV |
| Kunsan Air Base Airport Runway | 1 |
| Kunsan Air Base Address | 1750-4 Seonyeon-ri, Okseo-myeon, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea |
| Official Website | http://www.kunsan.af.mil/ |
| Official Phone Number | 063-470-1110 |
| Elevation | 9 metres (30 ft) |
Kunsan Air Base Airport Code
Kunsan Air Base Airport Code is KUV. This Air Force base is located at a height of 9 meters above sea level.
| IATA CODE | KUV |
| ICAO CODE | RKJK |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 778 |
| COUNTRY CODE | KOR |
| ZIP CODE | 96264 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | KUV |
Kunsan Air Base Map
The Kunsan Air Base location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Kunsan Air Base Runway (KUV)
Kunsan Air Base (KUV) has a single runway:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 18-36 | 9,000 ft | 150 ft | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest Airports to Kunsan Air Base (KUV)
Some of the closest airports to KUV Airport are:
- Gwangju Airport – 95.5 km
- Muan International Airport – 108.22 km
- Yeosu Airport – 150.66 km
- Sacheon Air Base/Airport – 157.93 km
- Incheon International Airport – 167.34 km
Base Operating Units at Kunsan Air Base (KUV)
The following are the major BOUs at Kunsan Air Base:
- 27th Fighter-Escort Wing, (April – May 1951)
- 931st Engineering Aviation Group (May-August 1951)
- 3d Bombardment Wing (August 1951 – September 1954)
- 6170th Air Base Group (September 1954 – April 1956)
- 6170th Air Base Squadron (April 1956 – March 1959)
- 6175th Air Base Group (March 1959 – August 1968)
- 354th Tactical Fighter Wing (August 1968 – June 1970)
- 6175th Air Base Group (June 1970 – March 1971)
- 3d Tactical Fighter Wing (March 1971 – September 1974)
- 8th Fighter Wing (September 1974 – present)
