IATA Code
WJU
ICAO Code
RKNW
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown
Wonju Airport (Hoengseong Air Base) is an active Republic of Korea Air Force facility near Wonju/Hoengseong. It is primarily a military airfield and does not operate regular commercial passenger services.
Tips for Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) #
- No regular commercial service. Wonju / Hoengseong is an active ROK Air Force base; civilian access is restricted and you cannot rely on scheduled passenger flights.
- Ground access is limited. There is no public shuttle or commercial transport into the base - arrange pickup through your host or military contact.
- Use alternative commercial airports. For civilian travel to the Wonju area use major civilian airports (Seoul area) and continue by road or rail; plan much longer ground transfers.
Weather & Climate near Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) #
Climate
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)'s climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1272 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 74
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MayOctoberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - 1° | -6° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Acceptable | -7° - 4° | -4° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| March | Good | -1° - 10° | 3° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 18° | 12° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.0h |
| June | Very Good | 16° - 26° | 21° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.5h |
| July | Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 330 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.3h |
| August | Good | 20° - 29° | 24° | 263 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.4h |
| September | Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 156 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 19° | 13° | 44 mm | some cloud | 80% | 1.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 0° - 11° | 4° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | -6° - 4° | -3° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
