Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Gimpo International Airport (ICAO: RKSS / IATA: GMP)
Location (City, Country)
Seoul, South Korea
Airport Type & Size
Gimpo is a medium-sized airport that plays a vital role in Korea’s domestic and regional air traffic. It handles around 25 million passengers annually, features two runways. It serves primarily high-frequency short-haul flights, making it ideal for dense operational traffic.
• Runways: 2
| 14R/32L | 3,200 | 10,499 | Asphalt |
| 14L/32R | 3,600 | 11,811 | Asphalt |
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
Gimpo is Korea’s key domestic hub and serves as a secondary international gateway for Seoul. It hosts one of the world’s busiest air routes, GMP–CJU (Jeju), and features frequent regional flights to Japan, China, and Taiwan. The airport is ideal for players who enjoy intensive, high-turnover regional operations with fast-paced gameplay.
Purpose of Adding This Airport
The goal of adding Gimpo Airport is to boost inter-player connections in B and C aircraft categories, while also filling geographical gaps in the East Asia region. With its medium scale, the airport will not overburden devices and helps maintain a balanced mix between existing large and medium-sized hubs. It will also create more opportunities for regional routes and dynamic gameplay.
An example of approximate connections theoretically possible between airports:
- GMP → NGO - B / C / D / E
- GMP → BKK - B / C / D / E
- GMP → MCT - C / D / E
- GMP → PRG - D / E
- GMP → LEJ - D / E
- GMP → SYD - D / E
- GMP → INN - D
- GMP → BRI - D / E
- GMP→ LHR - D / E
- GMP → SAN - D / E
- GMP → IAD - D / E
- GMP → MSY - D / E
- GMP → SXM - E
Major Airlines & Routes
Domestic Carriers:
• Korean Air
• Asiana Airlines
• Jeju Air
• Jin Air
• T’way Air
• Air Busan
• Aero K (seasonal)International Carriers:
• All Nippon Airways (ANA)
• Japan Airlines (JAL)
• China Eastern Airlines
• Shanghai Airlines
• China Airlines
• EVA Air
Unique Features or Challenges
• Compact terminals with limited gate capacity
• High flight density, especially during peak morning and evening slots
• Passenger surges during peak seasons such as summer and national holidays (Chuseok, Lunar New Year) — causing queues, delays, gate shortages, and runway congestion
• Seasonal weather challenges:
• Winter may bring snow, ice, and reduced visibility
• Summer features high humidity, heat, and monsoon rains (June–August), leading to thunderstorms and temporary runway closures
• Scenic but challenging approaches over city and hilly terrain — requiring precise navigation
Fun Facts & Records
• GMP–CJU (Seoul–Jeju) is the busiest passenger air route in the world: over 200 flights per day, with more than 30 million annual passengers
• Gimpo was Seoul’s main international airport until 2001, when Incheon opened
• The international terminal serves only a few select destinations, making it a rare example of a city airport with limited but key international service
• Located just 15 km from downtown Seoul, it’s highly convenient for business travelers and rapid connections
• The airport has a joint-use military facility, reflecting its historical role as a strategic air base
• Frequently used for VIP and state visits, making it an important protocol entry point into South Korea
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
WIKI: Gimpo International Airport - Wikipedia• https://en.namu.wiki/w/김포국제공항/시설
• eAIS Package for Republic of Korea Specimen
GIMPO in Game Representations
