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 030900Z 29009KT CAVOK 25/18 Q1003 NOSIGWind 290° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 29
Current TAF
TAF RKSS 030500Z 0306/0412 28005KT CAVOK TN19/0320Z TX29/0406Z BECMG 0316/0318 18005KT 9999 BKN040 TEMPO 0404/0406 24008KT 6000 -SHRA FEW010 BKN025 OVC070Decode METAR for RKSS
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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