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PUS Gimhae International Airport
Gimhae International Airport (IATA: PUS, ICAO:RKPK) is located in the the city of Busan, Korea. It is the primary international airport serving Busan and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+821661-2626

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IATA Code

PUS

ICAO Code

RKPK

Name

Gimhae International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Korea (KR)

City

Busan

Latitude

35.1795006

Longitude

128.9380035

Time Zone

UTC+09:00

Phone Number

+821661-2626

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Airport Overview

Gimhae International Airport（PUS）, identified by ICAO code RKPK, serves Busan and the wider southeast of the Republic of Korea. It is an international, regional passenger airport with an important role in the air logistics network of the Busan–Gyeongnam industrial area. The airport is associated with Air Busan and also serves services operated by Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, subject to current schedules and cargo acceptance policies.

For international freight, our service team treats Gimhae International Airport as a passenger-belly and regional connectivity gateway rather than assuming dedicated freighter capacity. The airport’s urban location, surrounding terrain and busy passenger operation make advance space confirmation, export cut-off verification and correct terminal handover particularly important. Final routing, handling availability, customs procedures and acceptance times must be confirmed against the booked airline and shipment characteristics.

Airport name	Gimhae International Airport
Location	Busan, South Korea
Codes	IATA: PUS \| ICAO: RKPK
Coordinates	35.1795006, 128.9380035
Time zone	UTC+09:00

Key Highlights

Southeast Korea gatewayUseful for cargo originating in Busan, Ulsan, Changwon, Gimhae and nearby manufacturing areas.

International passenger-aircraft capacityMany shipments are handled through belly-space arrangements; aircraft type and airline acceptance must be checked before quoting.

Regional Asia connectivityChina, Japan and other regional markets may be served directly or through airline-controlled connections, depending on the current operating schedule.

Operationally schedule-sensitivePassenger peaks, airport handling windows, customs inspection and airline cut-offs can materially affect the planned uplift.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Airline cargo acceptance: Export cargo is normally accepted through the handling arrangement designated by the booked carrier. Our team confirms the operative handler, acceptance point, document cut-off and physical cargo cut-off before dispatch.
General cargo handling: Standard shipments may be processed through airline or ground-handling facilities, subject to packaging, dimensions, weight, screening and available capacity. Facility names, storage limits and operating hours should not be assumed from the airport name alone.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: Chilled, frozen, pharmaceutical and other time-critical cargo require pre-alerting and confirmation of available cool-chain handling. Packaging must maintain the required temperature during acceptance, inspection and transfer.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline’s dangerous-goods approval, commodity classification, packing instruction, labels, marks, shipper’s declaration and any route restrictions. Advance approval is essential.
Customs-controlled cargo: Export customs filing, examination and release are handled under Korean customs procedures. Our service team coordinates the broker, exporter and airline milestones but cannot replace the shipper’s statutory declarations.
Special cargo: Oversized pieces, live animals, human remains, valuable cargo, lithium batteries and vulnerable equipment require individual feasibility checks before booking.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical regional direction: Our team can evaluate China, Japan and other Northeast Asian destinations, including direct passenger-aircraft options where currently operated and accepted for cargo. Routing is always subject to the live timetable and airline cargo policy.
Carrier selection: Air Busan, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are relevant carrier options associated with the airport; availability, interline permissions, cargo allotment and commodity acceptance must be verified for each shipment.
Connection planning: When direct uplift is unsuitable, the shipment may require an airline-controlled connection through another Korean or regional gateway. The selected connection must be checked for re-screening, transfer handling and customs status.
Transit-time control: Published flight duration is not the same as end-to-end transit time. Export declaration, terminal acceptance, security screening, weekend or holiday schedules, weather and transfer capacity can change the final delivery plan.

Planning rule: Our service team provides a confirmed routing and estimated transit window only after receiving the commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready time, destination and required service level.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Busan and the southeast Korean industrial belt, with practical relevance to nearby areas of Gyeongsangnam-do and major manufacturing locations connected by road feeder service.
Industrial shipments: Machinery components, automotive parts, industrial electronics, precision instruments and production-line replacement parts may require accurate dimensions, shock protection and delivery appointment coordination.
Technology and consumer goods: Electronic components, mobile-device accessories, samples and finished consumer products are commonly handled as time-sensitive general cargo, subject to airline and customs requirements.
Temperature-controlled goods: Seafood, fresh products, biological materials and pharmaceuticals need pre-approved handling, validated packaging and a documented temperature-control plan.
Domestic collection: Road collection from the Busan metropolitan area can be coordinated by our platform, while remote-origin cargo should be scheduled with additional allowance for feeder transport and terminal cut-off risk.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off discipline: Airline booking cut-off, cargo acceptance cut-off and export-customs cut-off are separate milestones. Our team obtains the live cut-off from the handling party and plans collection with a buffer rather than relying on the scheduled departure time.
Export documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, exporter information, customs declaration details and any required permits must be consistent. HS classification, value, origin and commodity descriptions should be reviewed before filing.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets and equipment containing batteries must be declared accurately. The airline may request SDS, test summaries, packing evidence or a shipper’s declaration before acceptance.
Inspection and collection: Customs or security inspection can delay release and may require repacking or additional evidence. Consignee collection, delivery appointment, identification and terminal charges should be confirmed before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete cargo profile to our service team before booking: commodity, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, ready time, battery content and temperature requirement.
Reserve space early for holiday periods, urgent industrial parts and temperature-sensitive cargo. Do not dispatch cargo to the airport until the airline and handling point have confirmed acceptance instructions.
Use export-grade packaging with visible piece marks, shock and moisture protection where appropriate, and dimensions that match the booking record. Reweighing or repacking can affect both acceptance and charges.
For urgent or restricted shipments, our team compares direct uplift with a controlled connection or an alternative nearby gateway. The alternative must be evaluated for road distance, customs status, handling capability and total transit risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Gimhae International Airport handle international export cargo?

Yes, international cargo can be arranged when the selected airline and its designated handler accept the commodity, route and shipment profile. Our team verifies live capacity, documentation and terminal instructions before delivery.

Does the airport guarantee dedicated freighter capacity?

No. Cargo availability depends on the current airline schedule, aircraft type, allotment and operational restrictions. Many shipments may move on passenger aircraft or through an airline-controlled connection, subject to confirmation.

How early should cargo arrive before departure?

There is no single safe arrival time for every shipment. The required time varies by airline, handler, cargo type, customs filing and security screening. Our service team confirms the applicable cargo and document cut-offs for the booked movement.

Can dangerous goods or lithium-battery cargo be shipped?

Possibly, but only after commodity classification and airline approval. The shipper must provide accurate declarations and supporting documents, and the cargo must meet applicable packing, marking, labeling and screening requirements.

What is the best option if direct uplift is unavailable?

Our team compares a controlled regional connection with an alternative gateway and reviews customs status, transfer handling, road feeder time, cargo restrictions and total transit risk before recommending the option.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, city, coordinates, address and time zone in this module follow the supplied airport record. Operational details that may change, including airline acceptance, schedules, cut-offs, handling arrangements, customs status and special-cargo availability, require shipment-specific confirmation.

Airport operator and airport-service verification: airport.co.kr
Korean customs procedures and export-control verification: customs.go.kr
International airline and cargo standards reference: iata.org
Carrier-specific routing and acceptance: verified by our service team with the operating airline and handling party at booking stage.