4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) can get very crowded during peak travel seasons, and parking often fills up quickly: • Parking demand may exceed capacity…”
Connie P5★ on Google
Airports / South Korea / CJJ
Large airport · CJJ
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513).
Cheongju, South Korea · 191 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
3,009 ratings
0
Operators based
191
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Cheongju, South KoreaELEV 191 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
3,009
Google reviews
ratings on Google
191
Field elevation
feet above sea level
26
Nearest alternate
nm to JWO
Field standing
#6 / 21
South Korea airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 3009 Google ratings , ranked against 21 rated South Korea fields.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport (JWO), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Cheongju, South Korea, Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (RKTU / CJJ) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 191 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list CJJ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport (JWO, 26 nm), Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield (RKSG, 27 nm), and Osan Air Base (OSN, 32 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from CJJ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CJJ to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“• For long‑term parking, daily rates are ~₩10,000 for lots 1–2 and ~₩6,000 for lots 3–4 when available .”
Connie P5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Probably the friendliest airport staff I've ever encountered.”
ألثيا شون5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513), every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
RKTU
IATA
CJJ
FAA / Local
RKTU
Elevation
191 ft
Coordinates
36.7156° N · 127.5003° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs South Korea fields
state range 6–1,171 ft
At 191 ft, CJJ sits higher than 74% of the 23 South Korea fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,000 ft
- 06L/24R9,000 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
- 06R/24L9,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,000 ft
CJJ's 9,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 26nmJWOJungwon Air Base/Chungju AirportGimseang-ro
- 27nmRKSGCamp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army AirfieldPyeongtaek
- 32nmOSNOsan Air BasePyeongtaek
- 39nmSWUSuwon AirportSuwon
- 41nmYECYecheon AirbaseYecheon-ri
- 48nmSSNSeoul Air Base (K-16)Seongnam
Location
Open the full mapRKTU · Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) · Cheongju, South Korea
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CJJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,300 nm | 8h 4m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,928 nm | 9h 32m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,523 nm | 10h 55m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,898 nm | 11h 47m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,036 nm | 12h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,120 nm | 12h 18m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,175 nm | 12h 26m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,216 nm | 12h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CJJ?
- Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)'s longest paved runway is 9,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CJJ?
- Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CJJ?
- The closest alternate is Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport (JWO), about 26 nm away, followed by Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield (RKSG) at 27 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CJJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 8h 4m (3,300 nm), Honolulu about 9h 32m (3,928 nm), Seattle about 10h 55m (4,523 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.