The airport serves the province of Jeollanam-do, especially the cities of Gwangju, Mokpo and Naju. It replaced the nearby Mokpo Airport and is expected to replace the nearby Gwangju Airport in the near future as well.
The airport provides services for Jeollanam-do province, focusing on Gwangju, Mokpo, and Naju cities. This facility has taken over the role of the nearby Mokpo Airport and is anticipated to replace the nearby Gwangju Airport in the near future.