Yecheon Airbase (RKTY)
Medium airport · Yecheon-ri, Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province), South Korea
Airport data
| Name | Yecheon Airbase |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RKTY |
| IATA | YEC |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°37'49" E 128°20'59" 36.63037, 128.34971 |
| Location | Yecheon-ri, Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province), South Korea |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Yecheon Airbase at a glance
Yecheon Airbase is a medium airport in Yecheon-ri, Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province), South Korea, known to airline systems as YEC. The field elevation of 354 ft (108 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RKTY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 9,000 ft (2743 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 RKTY 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 Yecheon Airbase
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport | RKTI | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | RKTU | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Daegu International Airport | RKTN | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) | RKNW | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) | RKTH | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yecheon Airbase
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 354 ft field elevation of Yecheon Airbase 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 Yecheon Airbase
What is the ICAO code of Yecheon Airbase?
The ICAO identifier of Yecheon Airbase is RKTY, and its IATA code is YEC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yecheon Airbase above sea level?
Yecheon Airbase sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yecheon Airbase located?
The airport lies at 36.6304, 128.3497 — in Yecheon-ri, Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province), South Korea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport, about 61 km away.
Does RKTY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RKTY 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 Yecheon Airbase?
Yecheon Airbase has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a CON surface.