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:
| Airport | Muan International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport |
| Operator | Korea Airports Corporation |
| Built In (Year) | 2007 |
| Serves | City of Gwangju and South Jeolla Province |
| Hub for | Air Philip |
| Muan Airport Code | MWX |
| Muan Airport Terminals | 2 |
| Muan International Airport Runway | 1 |
| Muan International Airport Coordinates | 34°59′29.06″N 126°22′58.13″E |
| Muan Airport Address | 970-260 Gonghang-ro, Mangun-myeon, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea |
| Official Website | https://www.airport.co.kr/muan/index.do |
| Official Phone Number | 82 1661-2626 |
| Elevation | 52 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 CODE | MWX |
| ICAO CODE | RKJB |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 778 |
| COUNTRY CODE | KOR |
| ZIP CODE | 970-260 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | MWX |
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.
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 01-19 | 9,186 ft | 0 ft | Other “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:
- Gunsan – 103 km
- Jeju International Airport – 165 km
- Cheongju International Airport – 262 km
- Daegu Airport – 275 km
- Gimhae International Airport – 307 km
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
