Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP / RKSS) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Seoul Gimpo
GMP/RKSS
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 06:46 local
- Active runway
- 32R / 32L
- METAR wind
- 340° @ 8 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 32R - sunny side
- Sun
- 105° / -2°
Wind vector · +7 kt headwind
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Night
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Best Seoul Gimpo (GMP) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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Spotting guideRunway windsATC frequencies
Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at GMP, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 32R - sunny side Runway 32R | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 08:00-11:00 local. Avoid 17:00-18:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
| Short final 32L - sunny side Runway 32L | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 08:00-15:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 32R / 32L · Dep 32R / 32L
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L | 135° | 11,811 ft | -7.3 kt | 3.4 kt | Standby |
| 32R | 315° | 11,811 ft | +7.3 kt | 3.4 kt | Both |
| 14R | 135° | 10,499 ft | -7.3 kt | 3.4 kt | Standby |
| 32L | 315° | 10,499 ft | +7.3 kt | 3.4 kt | Both |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Seoul Gimpo (RKSS)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 118.100 | Published |
| Approach | 120.800 | Published |
| Departure | 125.150 | Published |
| Ground | 121.900 | Published |
| Delivery | 122.600 | Published |
| ATIS | 126.400 | Published |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Seoul Gimpo (GMP/RKSS)
Which runway is active at Seoul Gimpo (GMP/RKSS) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 06:00 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 32R+32L. The METAR wind is 340° at 8 kt. 32R shows +7.3 kt headwind and 3.4 kt crosswind from the right. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Seoul Gimpo (GMP) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 116° azimuth and 12° elevation. Short final 32R - sunny side scores 94/100, 1233 m from runway 32R, view bearing 285.8°, best as a morning spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 238° and 17°. Short final 32L - sunny side scores 82/100 on a 344.3° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Seoul Gimpo International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP/RKSS) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: Short final 32R - sunny side, Short final 32L - sunny side. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 0 of 2 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at RKSS spotting locations?
RKSS spotting locations sun direction: Short final 32R - sunny side (runway 32R) is CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 08:00-11:00 local. Avoid 17:00-18:00 harsh backlit contrast. Short final 32L - sunny side (runway 32L) is CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the morning, CLEAN FRONT LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 08:00-15:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Seoul Gimpo (GMP)?
Short final 32R - sunny side is 1233 m from the 32R centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Seoul Gimpo (RKSS)?
Monitor Tower 118.1 MHz, Ground 121.9 MHz, Approach 120.8 MHz, ATIS 126.4 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 118.1 MHz.
How do I know when Seoul Gimpo (GMP) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near 340° at 8 kt, so 32R remains the favored arrival. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/RKSS#runway-alerts