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Medium airport

Gangneung Airport (K-18)

IATA KAGICAO RKNN🇰🇷 Gangneung
Coordinates
37.7536°N, 128.9439°E
Elevation
35 ft (11 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
KR-42
Time zone
Seoul(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
9.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:46
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
19:46
Civil dusk
20:16

About 14h 30m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Gangneung Airport (K-18)

Gangneung Air Base is an airbase holding the 18th fighter wing of the Republic of Korea Air Force. It is located in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, South Korea. The airfield has one runway (08/26), and is ILS equipped on runway 23. In the past, this airfield also used to handle civilian air traffic. The passenger handling functions of this airfield were closed prior to the opening of Yangyang International Airport.

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 269,000 ft / 2,743 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP124.600 MHz
ACPBRICKWALL120.000 MHz
ATISATIS132.050 MHz
GNDGND27.580 MHz
TWRTWR126.200 MHz

Navaids(3)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gangneung Airport (K-18)?

The ICAO code for Gangneung Airport (K-18) is RKNN, and its IATA code is KAG.

Where is Gangneung Airport (K-18) located?

Gangneung Airport (K-18) is medium airport located in Gangneung, South Korea, at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m).

How many runways does Gangneung Airport (K-18) have?

Gangneung Airport (K-18) has 1 runway, the longest being 9,000 ft / 2,743 m.

What time zone is Gangneung Airport (K-18) in?

Gangneung Airport (K-18) is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gangneung Airport (K-18)?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gangneung Airport (K-18) is approximately 9.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gangneung Airport (K-18)?

The nearest airport to Gangneung Airport (K-18) is G 417 Airport (RK34), about 18.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Yangyang International Airport and G-420 Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Gangneung Airport (K-18) data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.