Yeosu Airport (RKJY)
Medium airport · Yeosu, Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), South Korea
Airport data
| Name | Yeosu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RKJY |
| IATA | RSU |
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°50'32" E 127°37'1" 34.84230, 127.61700 |
| Location | Yeosu, Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), South Korea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yeosu Airport at a glance
Yeosu Airport is a medium airport in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), South Korea, known to airline systems as RSU. The field elevation of 53 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RKJY are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RKJY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Yeosu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | RKPS | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Gwangju Airport | RKJJ | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Naju Juksanbo Airfield | KR-1109 | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Muan International Airport | RKJB | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Gimhae International Airport | RKPK | 126 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yeosu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 53 ft field elevation of Yeosu Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 24 airports and airfields we list for South Korea — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Yeosu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yeosu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yeosu Airport is RKJY, and its IATA code is RSU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yeosu Airport above sea level?
Yeosu Airport sits at an elevation of 53 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yeosu Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.8423, 127.6170 — in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), South Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base, about 50 km away.
Does RKJY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RKJY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Yeosu Airport?
Yeosu Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.