Updated: January 21, 2026
South Korea Asia

Cheongju Airport (CJJ)

Cheongju International Airport averages 45 flights per day to 19 destinations, with 1 domestic and 18 international routes. A total of 7 airlines operate at CJJ, led by Aero K Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 7 countries across two continents, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Japan as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Cheongju connects to Denpasar-Bali Island, with a typical flight time of 6 hrs 50 mins.

IATA
CJJ
ICAO
RKTU
Elevation
191 ft (58 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00)
Destinations
19 (1 domestic · 18 international)
Flights per day
45 (19 domestic · 27 international)
Busiest Route
Jeju City (19/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Denpasar-Bali Island 6 hrs 50 mins
Shortest Flight
Jeju City 1 hr 40 mins
Top Airline
Aero K Airlines (16 routes)
Top Country
South Korea (19 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,003 ft / 2,744 m

Weather in Cheongju

19 Destinations from Cheongju Airport (CJJ)

This week, 19 active routes depart from Cheongju International Airport. The busiest route connects Cheongju with Jeju City and is operated by 5 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Denpasar-Bali Island, and the shortest flight is to Jeju City.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
19 Jeju City CJJ → CJU
1 hr 40 mins
 Asiana Airlines, EASTAR JET, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air5
5 Osaka CJJ → KIX
2 hrs 15 mins
 Aero K Airlines, T'Way Air2
3 Taipei CJJ → TPE
2 hrs 50 mins
 Aero K Airlines, EASTAR JET2
3 Tokyo CJJ → NRT
2 hrs 30 mins
 Aero K Airlines1
2 Chitose CJJ → CTS
2 hrs 45 mins
 Aero K Airlines1
2 Angeles City CJJ → CRK
3 hrs 35 mins
 Aero K Airlines1
2 Nha Trang CJJ → CXR
4 hrs 40 mins
 Aero K Airlines, T'Way Air2
1 Fukuoka CJJ → FUK
1 hr 50 mins
 T'Way Air1
1 Naha CJJ → OKA
2 hrs 35 mins
 Aero K Airlines1
1 Qingdao CJJ → TAO
2 hrs 15 mins
 Aero K Airlines1
1 Tokoname CJJ → NGO
2 hrs 10 mins
 Aero K Airlines1
1 Da Nang CJJ → DAD
4 hrs 30 mins
 Aero K Airlines, T'Way Air2
5/week Hiroshima CJJ → HIJ
1 hr 55 mins
 Aero K Airlines1
5/week Obihiro CJJ → OBO
2 hrs 50 mins
 Aero K Airlines1
4/week Denpasar-Bali Island CJJ → DPS
6 hrs 50 mins
 T'Way Air1
3/week Kitakyūshū CJJ → KKJ
1 hr 45 mins
 Aero K Airlines1
3/week Omitama CJJ → IBR
2 hrs 20 mins
 Aero K Airlines1
3/week Danang CJJ → — Aero K Airlines, T'Way Air2
1/week Andzheles CJJ → — Aero K Airlines1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Cheongju International Airport is served by 7 airlines, with Aero K Airlines in the lead at 57% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 86% of routes. 4 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 3 airlines operate international routes, compared with 5 serving domestic routes. T'Way Air is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Denpasar-Bali Island with a flight time of 6 hrs 50 mins.

  • Aero K Airlines16 routes
  • T'Way Air6 routes
  • EASTAR JET2 routes
  • Asiana Airlines1 route
  • Jeju Air1 route
  • Jin Air1 route
  • Korean Air1 route

Cheongju International Airport provides direct service to 7 countries across two continents. The route network is 5% domestic and 95% international, with Osaka, Japan serving as the primary international destination.

  • South Korea19/day
  • Japan16/day
  • Taiwan3/day
  • Vietnam3/day
  • Philippines2/day
  • China1/day
  • Indonesia4/week

Global Rankings of Cheongju Airport (CJJ)

This snapshot shows how Cheongju Airport (CJJ) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

4 Runways at Cheongju Airport (CJJ)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
06L 9,003 ft · 2,744 m 200 ft · 61 m Concrete
24R 9,003 ft · 2,744 m 200 ft · 61 m Concrete
06R 9,003 ft · 2,744 m 150 ft · 46 m Concrete
24L 9,003 ft · 2,744 m 150 ft · 46 m Concrete

65 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,003 ft / 2,744 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Cheongju International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Airbus A380 Private Jet 9,019 ft · 2,749 m 5,000 ft · 1,524 m
Airbus A380-800 9,019 ft · 2,749 m 5,000 ft · 1,524 m
Airbus A340-300 9,072 ft · 2,765 m 6,004 ft · 1,830 m
Airbus A330-200 9,088 ft · 2,770 m 5,676 ft · 1,730 m
Airbus A330 Corporate Jet 9,088 ft · 2,770 m 5,676 ft · 1,730 m
Airbus A330-200F 9,088 ft · 2,770 m 5,676 ft · 1,730 m
Airbus A330-800neo 9,088 ft · 2,770 m n/a
Airbus A330-300 9,088 ft · 2,770 m 5,676 ft · 1,730 m
Boeing BBJ 787-800 9,186 ft · 2,800 m 4,987 ft · 1,520 m
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner 9,186 ft · 2,800 m 4,987 ft · 1,520 m
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 9,186 ft · 2,800 m 4,987 ft · 1,520 m
Boeing 747-400 LCF Dreamlifter 9,199 ft · 2,804 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-400 9,236 ft · 2,815 m 6,250 ft · 1,905 m
Boeing 747SP 9,252 ft · 2,820 m 5,249 ft · 1,600 m
Boeing 777 Freighter 9,285 ft · 2,830 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m
Airbus A300B1 9,350 ft · 2,850 m 5,364 ft · 1,635 m
Airbus A300B2 9,350 ft · 2,850 m 5,364 ft · 1,635 m
Boeing 767-400 9,501 ft · 2,896 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Airbus A340-200 9,514 ft · 2,900 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
Airbus A380-900 9,678 ft · 2,950 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing 777-200LR 9,744 ft · 2,970 m 5,610 ft · 1,710 m
Antonov An-124 Ruslan 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 2,953 ft · 900 m
Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 777-300ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Tupolev Tu-144 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 8,530 ft · 2,600 m
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-51 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-62 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-63 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-53 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-61 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A330-900neo 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m
Airbus A350-900F 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m