Yangyang International Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 7m 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 Yangyang International Airport
Yangyang International Airport is a minor international airport in northeastern South Korea. It is located in Yangyang County, Gangwon Province and was built to serve the nearby areas of Gangneung, Sokcho, and Pyeongchang. The airport replaced Gangneung and Sokcho airports.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
RKNYNOTAMs
RKNYReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 / 33 | 8,202 ft / 2,500 m | 148 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (5)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | GANGNEUNG APP | 124.600 MHz |
| CLD | CLD | 123.150 MHz |
| DEP | GANGNEUNG DEP | 124.600 MHz |
| GND | GND | 123.150 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.850 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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 32% of observations, averaging 11 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | -1,634 ft | |
| Feb | 75% | -1,501 ft | |
| Mar | 67% | -773 ft | |
| Apr | 77% | -45 ft | |
| May | 69% | 602 ft | |
| Jun | 59% | 1,218 ft | |
| Jul | 54% | 1,589 ft | |
| Aug | 63% | 1,691 ft | |
| Sep | 69% | 912 ft | |
| Oct | 73% | 117 ft | |
| Nov | 87% | -499 ft | |
| Dec | 88% | -1,441 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,634–1,691 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Yangyang International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Yangyang International Airport?
The ICAO code for Yangyang International Airport is RKNY, and its IATA code is YNY.
Where is Yangyang International Airport located?
Yangyang International Airport is large airport located in Gonghang-ro, South Korea, at an elevation of 241 ft (73 m).
How many runways does Yangyang International Airport have?
Yangyang International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,202 ft / 2,500 m.
Which airlines fly to Yangyang International Airport?
Airlines historically serving Yangyang International Airport include Juneyao Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Yangyang International Airport?
Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Yangyang International Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Yangyang International Airport in?
Yangyang International Airport is in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+09:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Yangyang International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Yangyang International Airport is approximately 9.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Yangyang International Airport?
The nearest airport to Yangyang International Airport is G-420 Airport (RK32), about 17.9 nm to the wsw, followed by G-413 Airport and G-414 Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Yangyang International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.