Gimpo International Airport
Gimpo International Airport, identified by IATA code GMP and ICAO code RKSS, is one of Seoul’s main air gateways and a large airport serving the South Korean capital. Sitting at an elevation of 59 feet (18 m), it is well suited to both domestic journeys and selected international routes, making it especially useful for travellers who want a convenient alternative to a longer transfer across the Seoul region. For trip planning, terminal information, and official notices, the airport’s website is http://gimpo.airport.co.kr/eng/index.jsp.
About Gimpo International Airport
Gimpo International Airport, identified by IATA code GMP and ICAO code RKSS, is one of Seoul’s main air gateways and a large airport serving the South Korean capital. Sitting at an elevation of 59 feet (18 m), it is well suited to both domestic journeys and selected international routes, making it especially useful for travellers who want a convenient alternative to a longer transfer across the Seoul region. For trip planning, terminal information, and official notices, the airport’s website is http://gimpo.airport.co.kr/eng/index.jsp.
Overview
Gimpo International Airport, identified by IATA code GMP and ICAO code RKSS, is one of Seoul’s main air gateways and a large airport serving the South Korean capital. Sitting at an elevation of 59 feet (18 m), it is well suited to both domestic journeys and selected international routes, making it especially useful for travellers who want a convenient alternative to a longer transfer across the Seoul region. For trip planning, terminal information, and official notices, the airport’s website is http://gimpo.airport.co.kr/eng/index.jsp.
What Travellers Should Know
- Location: serves Seoul, South Korea
- Airport type: large airport
- Time zone: Asia/Seoul
- Runways: 14L/32R, 11,811 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Runways: 14R/32L, 10,499 ft, asphalt, lighted
Why It Matters
For visitors, Gimpo is often valued for its practical balance of city access and airport capacity. Its two long, lighted asphalt runways support reliable operations, while its position near Seoul can make arrivals and departures feel less time-consuming than at airports farther from the city core. That can be a real advantage on shorter itineraries, early departures, or business trips where every hour counts.
Planning Your Visit
Because Gimpo operates on Asia/Seoul time, international travellers should double-check local time differences when booking flights, rail connections, or hotel transfers. It is also worth reviewing the official airport site shortly before travel for airline-specific guidance, transport updates, and terminal services, especially during holiday periods or busy travel seasons when schedules and passenger flows can change quickly.
Airlines
Airlines flying from GMP
Routes
Top routes from GMP
Nearby airports
Other airports in South Korea
FAQ
Gimpo International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Gimpo International Airport is located in Seoul, South Korea (Asia), at coordinates 37.560°, 126.800°.
- Its IATA code is GMP and its ICAO code is RKSS.
- Gimpo International Airport serves Seoul, South Korea. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Gimpo International Airport operates on Asia/Seoul local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Gimpo International Airport sits at latitude 37.560° and longitude 126.800°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from GMP include Air China, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Jeju Air and 4 more.
- Tracked destinations from GMP include Beijing, Tokyo, Jeju and Osaka, spread across 3 countries.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in South Korea. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.