Kunsan Air Base Guide

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Squadron taxis on the runway upon mission return at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 22, 2023.
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Squadron taxis on the runway upon mission return at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 22, 2023. U.S. F-16s from the 8th Fighter Wing flew alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from the 8th Air Wing, and Republic of Korea Air Force F-15Ks from the 11th Wing, conducting the first trilateral aerial exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emili Koonce)

 

Kunsan AB is located on the western coast of the South Korean peninsula bordered by the yellow sea. It is approximately 150 miles south of Seoul.

The base is named after Gunsan City, a port town seven and a half miles east of the installation.

Many interesting sites, including temples and historical landmarks are within an easy driving distance.