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 181100Z 02004KT 9999 SCT025 BKN070 26/26 Q1000 NOSIG

Wind 020° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 02

Current TAF

TAF RKSS 181100Z 1812/1918 11005KT 9999 FEW010 BKN030 TN23/1821Z TX30/1906Z TEMPO 1816/1818 6000 -RA BECMG 1819/1821 18005KT 4000 BR BECMG 1822/1824 24007KT 9999 SCT040 BECMG 1916/1918 18005KT 6000 FEW010 BKN035

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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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