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MPK Mokpo Airport
Mokpo Airport (IATA: MPK, ICAO:RKJM) is located in the the city of Korea.

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IATA Code

MPK

ICAO Code

RKJM

Name

Mokpo Airport

Type

Country / Region

Korea (KR)

City

Latitude

34.7588997

Longitude

126.3799973

Time Zone

UTC+09:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Mokpo Airport（MPK）, identified by ICAO code RKJM, is located in the Mokpo area of the Republic of Korea at approximately 34.7588997°N, 126.3799973°E. The supplied airport record places it in the UTC+09:00 time zone and records no scheduled airline or express-freight operators. From an air-freight planning perspective, it should be treated as a legacy or non-operating airport location rather than an active cargo gateway. Our service team does not recommend presenting Mokpo Airport as an acceptance point for current export or import shipments without direct confirmation from the relevant Korean airport authority and handling parties. For live cargo, we normally assess alternative gateways serving southwestern Korea, then arrange bonded trucking, customs coordination and onward air transport according to the commodity, origin, destination and required delivery date.

Airport name	Mokpo Airport
IATA / ICAO	MPK / RKJM
Country / city	Korea / Mokpo
Coordinates	34.7588997°N, 126.3799973°E
Time zone	UTC+09:00
Recorded operator indicators	Airline operators: 0; express operators: 0

Key Highlights

Operational status firstOur team treats the location as non-active for routine cargo acceptance until current airport and handler confirmation is obtained.

No direct cargo assumptionThe supplied record shows zero airline and express operators; no active freighter, belly-cargo route or cargo terminal service should be promised.

Gateway substitution requiredExporters in the Mokpo area generally need a validated alternative airport and a compliant domestic transfer plan.

Higher handover sensitivityAdditional road legs can affect cut-off control, customs presentation, security screening, temperature protection and delivery estimates.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Because the supplied record does not identify active cargo operators or express operators, our service team does not attribute a current cargo terminal, cold store, dangerous-goods warehouse, bonded warehouse or automated sorting facility to Mokpo Airport.

Acceptance: Do not deliver freight to the airport location before written confirmation of an active handling party, acceptance window and security procedure.
Bonded movement: For shipments routed through another Korean gateway, the transfer method must be agreed with the appointed customs broker and the handling agent before uplift.
Temperature-controlled cargo: Pharmaceutical, seafood and other time- or temperature-sensitive cargo should be booked through a gateway with confirmed cool-chain handling and truck-control arrangements.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous-goods acceptance depends on an approved carrier and facility; shipper declarations, packing compliance and pre-approval must be completed before cargo delivery.
Express and parcel cargo: The recorded express-operator count is zero, so courier or integrator shipments should be routed through the provider’s designated Korean gateway rather than assumed to be accepted at Mokpo Airport.

Routes & Transit Times

Current routing principle: Our team first validates the active gateway, airline booking point and customs handover. A shipment should not be planned on a direct Mokpo Airport flight without current written confirmation.
Alternative gateway planning: Depending on destination, capacity and commodity, routing may involve another Korean airport followed by bonded or commercial trucking to or from the Mokpo hinterland. The exact gateway is selected after checking the airline schedule and handling restrictions.
International connections: Shipments may require an interline, transfer or consolidation point. Connection feasibility depends on airline acceptance, security screening, customs status and the availability of onward capacity.
Transit-time control: We quote timing only after confirming the airport pair, uplift, truck departure, customs status, weekends and public holidays. No fixed transit time or flight frequency should be inferred from the airport code.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The relevant commercial hinterland is the Mokpo and southwestern Korean region, including coastal manufacturing, marine-related activity, food processing and local exporters. Because Mokpo Airport is not treated as an active cargo gateway in the supplied operating record, these cargo flows normally require pickup or delivery coordination with a separately confirmed Korean air gateway.

Marine and industrial shipments: Machinery parts, maintenance components, instruments and urgent production materials may require pallet, oversize or special-handling review before booking.
Seafood and food products: Chilled or frozen cargo requires validated packaging, temperature records, acceptance limits and a short, controlled transfer to the active airport.
Manufactured goods: Electronics, industrial assemblies, samples and spare parts require accurate HS classification, commercial documentation and security-compliant packing.
Time-critical cargo: Service parts and emergency replenishment should be evaluated against airport cut-offs, road distance, uplift reliability and recovery options before the shipper confirms delivery commitments.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Confirm the active origin gateway, airline acceptance point, cargo cut-off, screening deadline and truck handover before issuing shipping instructions. Cut-offs vary by carrier, commodity and day of operation.

Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, export declaration data, HS classification and permits must be consistent. Customs inspection or document queries can interrupt a planned truck-to-flight connection.

Special cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, pharmaceuticals, perishables and oversized cargo require advance acceptance. The shipper must provide the applicable declaration, packaging details, labels, temperature requirements and permits.

Pickup and delivery: Confirm whether the transfer is bonded or non-bonded, who controls the customs handover, where screening occurs and whether the receiving facility can accept the shipment outside normal working hours.

Shipping Tips

Send the shipper’s origin, destination, commodity, gross weight, dimensions, package count and ready time to our service team before requesting a rate; this allows us to compare the practical gateway options.
For urgent cargo, request a routing plan with both the primary gateway and a recovery option. The plan should identify the truck handover, customs party, airline booking point and latest cargo-ready time.
Use packaging suitable for the full road-and-air movement. Seafood, pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive goods should include validated thermal protection and handling instructions rather than relying on airport storage.
Do not tender cargo at the Mokpo Airport location until our team confirms the current acceptance party in writing. Airport codes can remain in historical systems after operating arrangements change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Mokpo Airport receive export cargo today?

Our platform does not treat it as a routine cargo acceptance point. The service team must verify current operational status, an active handler and an airline booking before any delivery instruction is issued.

Which airport should be used instead?

There is no single substitute for every shipment. We select a currently operating Korean gateway based on destination, airline capacity, customs route, cargo characteristics and the required road connection.

Can seafood or pharmaceutical cargo be moved from the Mokpo area?

Yes, subject to packaging, permits, temperature control and confirmed handling. Our team first checks the active gateway’s cool-chain capability and then plans a controlled transfer with minimal dwell time.

Are dangerous goods accepted under this airport code?

No acceptance should be assumed. The airline, handling facility and route must approve the shipment in advance, and the shipper must provide compliant classification, packing, marking and declaration documents.

Will the additional trucking leg affect the quoted transit time?

It can. Road distance, traffic, customs presentation, screening, public holidays and the airline cut-off all influence the final schedule. Our quotation should be read together with the confirmed routing plan.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, time zone and operator indicators in this module are taken from the supplied airport record. Operational acceptance, airline schedules, handling arrangements, customs procedures and special-cargo capability are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed before booking.

Airport infrastructure and operating-status verification: airport.co.kr
Korean aviation policy and regulatory reference: molit.go.kr
Korean customs and export-clearance reference: customs.go.kr
International airline and cargo-industry reference: iata.org

Our service team uses these sources only as verification channels; final routing, acceptance and cut-off details remain subject to the appointed airline, ground handler, customs broker and current official operating notices.