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Daegu International Airport

IATA TAEICAO RKTN🇰🇷 Daegu
Coordinates
35.8944°N, 128.6570°E
Elevation
116 ft (35 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
KR-27
Time zone
Seoul(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:50
Sunrise
05:20
Sunset
19:44
Civil dusk
20:13

About 14h 24m 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 Daegu International Airport

Daegu International Airport

Daegu International Airport is an international airport serving the city of Daegu and the surrounding area in southeastern South Korea. The airport is also a military base for the ROKAF's 11th Fighter Wing, whose three squadrons fly the F-15K.

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

Live weather

RKTN

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.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13R / 31L9,039 ft / 2,755 m150 ftConLightedOpen
13L / 31R9,000 ft / 2,743 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ACPBRICKWALL120.000 MHz
ATISATIS127.650 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL118.200 MHz
PMSVKUNSAN METRO34.650 MHz
RKTN_APPDaegu Intl Approach135.900 MHz
RKTN_DEPDaegu Intl Departure135.900 MHz
RKTN_GNDDaegu Intl Ground118.200 MHz
RKTN_TWRDaegu Intl Tower126.200 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Daegu International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Daegu International Airport?

The ICAO code for Daegu International Airport is RKTN, and its IATA code is TAE.

Where is Daegu International Airport located?

Daegu International Airport is large airport located in Daegu, South Korea, at an elevation of 116 ft (35 m).

How many runways does Daegu International Airport have?

Daegu International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,039 ft / 2,755 m.

Which airlines fly to Daegu International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Daegu International Airport include Air China, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air, Tway Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Daegu International Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Daegu International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Daegu International Airport in?

Daegu International Airport is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Daegu International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Daegu International Airport is approximately 8.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Daegu International Airport?

The nearest airport to Daegu International Airport is Namji (RKCH), about 28.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Namji Emergency Airfield and Haman takeoff and landing pad.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Daegu International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.