Seoul Airbase

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Seoul Airbase
서울공항
IATA: SSN – ICAO: RKSM
Summary
Airport type Military
Owner ROKAF
Operator ROKAF
Location Seongnam, South Korea
Elevation AMSL 92 ft / 28 m
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
01/19 2,743 9,000 Asphalt
02/20 2,957 9,700 Asphalt
Source: DAFIF[1][2]

Seoul Airbase (IATA: SSNICAO: RKSM) is an airbase holding the 15th Composite Wing of the Republic of Korea Air Force. It is located in Seongnam city, right below Seoul. It has 2 runways(19/1,20/2). Runway 19 is equipped with ILS. In some places, it is also called Seoul Airport or Seoul Domestic Airport although the field does not serve any civil aircraft or transport. The Seoul Air Show is held annually in this airfield. The president of South Korea uses this airfield when going to other countries.