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Medium airport

Yecheon Airbase

IATA YECICAO RKTY🇰🇷 Yecheon-ri
Coordinates
36.6304°N, 128.3497°E
Elevation
354 ft (108 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
KR-47
Time zone
Seoul(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:52
Sunrise
05:21
Sunset
19:45
Civil dusk
20:15

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 Yecheon Airbase

Yecheon Airbase is a medium airport in Yecheon-ri, South Korea (ICAO RKTY, IATA YEC). It sits at an elevation of 354 ft (108 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 9,000 ft / 2,743 m. It observes Asia/Seoul local time. The nearest airport is Sangju Airfield (RKTS), about 15.8 nm to the ssw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 289,000 ft / 2,743 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ACPBRICKWALL120.000 MHz
APPAPP134.500 MHz
ATISATIS136.800 MHz
DEPDEP134.500 MHz
GNDGND124.350 MHz
TWRTWR124.350 MHz

Navaids(2)

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Yecheon Airbase.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Yecheon Airbase?

The ICAO code for Yecheon Airbase is RKTY, and its IATA code is YEC.

Where is Yecheon Airbase located?

Yecheon Airbase is medium airport located in Yecheon-ri, South Korea, at an elevation of 354 ft (108 m).

How many runways does Yecheon Airbase have?

Yecheon Airbase has 1 runway, the longest being 9,000 ft / 2,743 m.

What time zone is Yecheon Airbase in?

Yecheon Airbase is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Yecheon Airbase?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Yecheon Airbase is approximately 8.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Yecheon Airbase?

The nearest airport to Yecheon Airbase is Sangju Airfield (RKTS), about 15.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Yeongju Emergency Runway Airfield and Jecheon (G-605) Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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