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Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)

IATA KPOICAO RKTH🇰🇷 Pohang
Coordinates
35.9880°N, 129.4204°E
Elevation
70 ft (21 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
KR-47
Time zone
Seoul(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.7° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:27
Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
18:55
Civil dusk
19:22

About 13h 2m 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 Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)

Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)

Pohang Gyeongju Airport is an airport in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. In 2011, 255,227 passengers used the airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 287,000 ft / 2,134 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP124.250 MHz
ACPBRICKWALL120.000 MHz
ATISATIS128.725 MHz
GNDGND126.200 MHz
TWRTWR118.050 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 19% of observations, averaging 12 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan68%-1,349 ft
Feb71%-1,378 ft
Mar69%-643 ft
Apr75%-302 ft
May61%665 ft
Jun64%1,326 ft
Jul26%1,140 ft
Aug57%1,861 ft
Sep40%1,066 ft
Oct64%225 ft
Nov72%-710 ft
Dec90%-1,497 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,4971,861 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)?

The ICAO code for Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) is RKTH, and its IATA code is KPO.

Where is Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) located?

Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) is medium airport located in Pohang, South Korea, at an elevation of 70 ft (21 m).

How many runways does Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) have?

Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) has 1 runway, the longest being 7,000 ft / 2,134 m.

Which airlines fly to Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)?

Airlines historically serving Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) include Asiana Airlines, Korean Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3). Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) in?

Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) is approximately 8.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)?

The nearest airport to Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) is Ulsan Airport (USN), about 23.9 nm to the s, followed by Yeongdeok Educational Airstrip and Daegu International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.