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 Koreaβs 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.
β’ 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 Koreaβs key domestic hub and serves as a secondary international gateway for Seoul. It hosts one of the worldβs busiest air routes, GMPβCJU (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 βΎ NGO - 512 nm
- GMP βΎ HKG - 1130 nm
- GMP βΎ BKK - 1995 nm
- GMP βΎ CNN - 3152 nm
- GMP βΎ MCT - 3568 nm
- GMP βΎ PRG - 4465 nm
- GMP βΎ LEJ - 4471 nm
- GMP βΎ SYD - 4487 nm
- GMP βΎ INN - 4665 nm
- GMP βΎ BRI - 4734 nm
- GMP βΎ LHR - 4801 nm
- GMP βΎ SAN - 5287 nm
- GMP βΎ IAD - 6036 nm
- GMP βΎ MSY - 6261 nm
- GMP βΎ SXM - 7432 nm
- GMP βΎ HKG - 1130 nm
- GMP βΎ ZRH - 4738 nm
Major Airlines & Routes
Domestic Carriers:
β’ Korean Air
β’ Asiana Airlines
β’ Jeju Air
β’ Jin Air
β’ Tβway Air
β’ Air Seoul
β’ Air Busan
β’ Aero K (seasonal)International Carriers:
β’ All Nippon Airways (ANA)
β’ Japan Airlines (JAL)
β’ Air China
β’ China Southern Airlines
β’ China Eastern Airlines
β’ Shanghai Airlines
β’ China Airlines
β’ EVA Air
β’ Peach
β’ Tigerair
Unique Features or Challenges
β’ Compact terminals with limited gate capacity
β’ High flight density, especially during peak morning and evening slots
β’ Passenger surges during peak seasons such as summer and national holidays (Chuseok, Lunar New Year) β causing queues, delays, gate shortages, and runway congestion
β’ Seasonal weather challenges:
β’ Winter may bring snow, ice, and reduced visibility
β’ Summer features high humidity, heat, and monsoon rains (JuneβAugust), leading to thunderstorms and temporary runway closures
β’ Scenic but challenging approaches over city and hilly terrain β requiring precise navigation
Fun Facts & Records
β’ GMPβCJU (SeoulβJeju) is the busiest passenger air route in the world: over 200 flights per day, with more than 30 million annual passengers
β’ Gimpo was Seoulβs main international airport until 2001, when Incheon opened
β’ The international terminal serves only a few select destinations, making it a rare example of a city airport with limited but key international service
β’ Located just 15 km from downtown Seoul, itβs highly convenient for business travelers and rapid connections
β’ The airport has a joint-use military facility, reflecting its historical role as a strategic air base
β’ 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 - Wikipediaβ’ https://en.namu.wiki/w/κΉν¬κ΅μ 곡ν/μμ€
β’ https://www.ifatc.org/gates?code=RKSS
β’ eAIS Package for Republic of Korea Specimen
GIMPO in Game Representations
Camera β1.1 β TWR (Tower)
Provides coverage of almost the entire airport
Camera β3.1 β Spotting (RWY 14R)
