Gangneung Airport (K-18) (KAG): Codes, Runways & Location
Gangneung Airport (K-18) (IATA: KAG · ICAO: RKNN) is a medium-sized airport serving Gangneung, South Korea. It lies at 37.7536° N, 128.9439° E, 35 ft (11 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gangneung Airport (K-18)
Gangneung Airport (K-18) is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gangneung in South Korea. It is identified by the IATA code KAG and the ICAO code RKNN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Gangneung Airport (K-18) has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 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 35 ft (11 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Yangyang International Airport (YNY) about 42 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 ≈ 2,743 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gangneung Airport (K-18)
Where is Gangneung Airport (K-18) located?
Gangneung Airport (K-18) is located in Gangneung, South Korea. Its coordinates are 37.7536° N, 128.9439° E.
What is the airport code for Gangneung Airport (K-18)?
Gangneung Airport (K-18) has an IATA code of KAG and an ICAO code of RKNN.
How long is the runway at Gangneung Airport (K-18)?
Gangneung Airport (K-18)'s longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Gangneung Airport (K-18) have?
Gangneung Airport (K-18) has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Gangneung Airport (K-18) a major airport?
Gangneung Airport (K-18) is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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