Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (RKTH)
Medium airport · Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province), South Korea
Airport data
| Name | Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RKTH |
| IATA | KPO |
| Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°59'17" E 129°25'13" 35.98795, 129.42038 |
| Location | Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province), South Korea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) at a glance
Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) is a medium airport in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province), South Korea, known to airline systems as KPO. The field elevation of 70 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RKTH 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, 10/28, offers 7,000 ft (2134 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RKTH 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 Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ulsan Airport | RKPU | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Daegu International Airport | RKTN | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Gimhae International Airport | RKPK | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Yecheon Airbase | RKTY | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | RKPS | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 70 ft field elevation of Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) 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 Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)
What is the ICAO code of Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)?
The ICAO identifier of Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) is RKTH, and its IATA code is KPO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) above sea level?
Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) sits at an elevation of 70 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) located?
The airport lies at 35.9880, 129.4204 — in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province), South Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ulsan Airport, about 44 km away.
Does RKTH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RKTH 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 Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)?
Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a CON surface.