Gimpo International Airport

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.