Daegu International Airport (TAE): Codes, Runways & Location
Daegu International Airport (IATA: TAE · ICAO: RKTN) is a large airport serving Daegu, South Korea. It lies at 35.8944° N, 128.6570° E, 116 ft (35 m) above sea level.
Overview of Daegu International Airport
Daegu International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Daegu in South Korea. It is identified by the IATA code TAE and the ICAO code RKTN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Daegu International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2755 m (9039 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 116 ft (35 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO) about 70 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,755 m — wide-body capable
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Daegu International Airport (TAE) is one of many airports in South Korea. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Daegu International Airport
Where is Daegu International Airport located?
Daegu International Airport is located in Daegu, South Korea. Its coordinates are 35.8944° N, 128.6570° E.
What is the airport code for Daegu International Airport?
Daegu International Airport has an IATA code of TAE and an ICAO code of RKTN.
How long is the runway at Daegu International Airport?
Daegu International Airport's longest runway is about 2755 m (9039 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Daegu International Airport have?
Daegu International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Daegu International Airport a major airport?
Daegu International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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