Daegu International Airport (RKTN)
Large airport · Daegu, Daegu-gwangyeoksi (Daegu Metropolitan City), South Korea
Airport data
| Name | Daegu International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RKTN |
| IATA | TAE |
| Elevation | 116 ft (35 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°53'40" E 128°39'25" 35.89439, 128.65699 |
| Location | Daegu, Daegu-gwangyeoksi (Daegu Metropolitan City), South Korea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 9,039 ft (2755 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Daegu International Airport at a glance
Daegu International Airport is a large airport in Daegu, Daegu-gwangyeoksi (Daegu Metropolitan City), South Korea, known to airline systems as TAE. The field elevation of 116 ft (35 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RKTN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13R/31L — offers 9,039 ft (2755 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13R points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RKTN 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 Daegu International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) | RKTH | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Ulsan Airport | RKPU | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Gimhae International Airport | RKPK | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Yecheon Airbase | RKTY | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | RKPS | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Daegu International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 116 ft field elevation of Daegu International 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 Daegu International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Daegu International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Daegu International Airport is RKTN, and its IATA code is TAE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Daegu International Airport above sea level?
Daegu International Airport sits at an elevation of 116 feet (35 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Daegu International Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.8944, 128.6570 — in Daegu, Daegu-gwangyeoksi (Daegu Metropolitan City), South Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3), about 70 km away.
Does RKTN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RKTN 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 Daegu International Airport?
Daegu International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13R/31L, measures 9,039 ft (2755 m) with a CON surface.