Gimpo International Airport (RKSS)
Seoul, South Korea · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
RKSS
IATA
GMP
City
Seoul
Country
South Korea
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
59 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
37.5583, 126.7906
Overview
Seoul city airport for domestic and Northeast Asian shuttle flights. Korean aviation training center nearby.
Current Weather at RKSS
Pilots flying into or out of Gimpo International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR RKSS 011100Z 36004KT 7000 SCT005 BKN025 OVC100 22/22 Q1011 NOSIGWind 360° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 36
Current TAF
TAF RKSS 011100Z 0112/0218 07005KT 6000 SCT010 BKN020 BKN080 TN21/0121Z TX29/0206Z BECMG 0116/0118 35005KT 4000 BR FEW015 BKN030 BECMG 0120/0122 04005KT 6000 NSW BECMG 0201/0203 22006KT 9999 BECMG 0205/0207 28010KT SCT030 BECMG 0210/0212 34006KT 6000Read any RKSS METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Gimpo International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for RKSS. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for RKSS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Seoul. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Gimpo International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Gimpo International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like RKSS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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