Muan International Airport (MWX)

Muan Airport (MWX) is a public airport serving Gwangju, Mokpo, and Nanju town in South Korea’s Jeollanam-do province along with Muan County. 

It commenced operations in 2007. Korea Airports Corporation manages the operations at the airport while the Ministry of Land and Infrastructure and Transport are the owners of this facility. 

General Information about Muan International Airport

The following table is an overview of MWX Airport indicated below:

AirportMuan International Airport
Airport TypePublic
OwnerMinistry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
OperatorKorea Airports Corporation
Built In (Year)2007
ServesCity of Gwangju and South Jeolla Province
Hub forAir Philip
Muan Airport CodeMWX
Muan Airport Terminals2
Muan International Airport Runway1
Muan International Airport Coordinates34°59′29.06″N 126°22′58.13″E
Muan Airport Address970-260 Gonghang-ro, Mangun-myeon, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Official Websitehttps://www.airport.co.kr/muan/index.do
Official Phone Number82 1661-2626
Elevation52 ft / 16 m

Muan Airport Code

Muan Airport code is MWX. This airport serves Muan County in South Korea’s Jeollanam-do province. It is located 16 meters above sea level. 

IATA CODEMWX
ICAO CODERKJB
FAA CODEN/A
WORLD AREA CODE778
COUNTRY CODEKOR
ZIP CODE970-260
IATA METROPOLITAN CODEMWX

Muan Airport Map

The Muan Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.

Muan International Airport Runways

Muan Airport (MWX) features a single runway: 

It handles 6,585 aircraft movements and 6,762 tonnes of cargo. 

NameLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
01-199,186 ft0 ftOther “concrete”Yes

Muan Airport Terminals

The airport has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Terminal 1

Terminal 1 is the older of the two terminals and was built in 1996. It is a two-story building with a total floor area of 32,000 square meters (34,444 square yards). The terminal has four gates, three of which are capable of handling wide-body aircraft. The terminal also has a VIP lounge, a business center, and a food court. Terminal 1 is used for both domestic and international flights.

Terminal 2

Terminal 2 was built in 2007 and is a modern terminal with more facilities and services. It is a two-story building with a total floor area of 52,000 square meters (55,972 square yards). The terminal has eight gates, all of which are capable of handling wide-body aircraft. The terminal also has a VIP lounge, a business center, and a food court. Terminal 2 is used for both domestic and international flights.

Nearest Airports to Muan International Airport (MWX)

Some of the closest airports to MWX Airport are:

Airlines Operating from Muan International Airport (MWX)

The following airlines operate from Muan International Airport:

  • Asiana Airlines 
  • China Eastern Airlines 
  • Jeju Air 
  • Pan Pacific Airlines 
  • Sichuan Airlines 
  • Sky Angkor Airlines

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