Yecheon Airbase (YEC): Codes, Runways & Location
Yecheon Airbase (IATA: YEC · ICAO: RKTY) is a medium-sized airport serving Yecheon-ri, South Korea. It lies at 36.6304° N, 128.3497° E, 354 ft (108 m) above sea level.
Overview of Yecheon Airbase
Yecheon Airbase is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Yecheon-ri in South Korea. It is identified by the IATA code YEC and the ICAO code RKTY. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Yecheon Airbase 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 354 ft (108 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport (JWO) about 61 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 Yecheon Airbase
Where is Yecheon Airbase located?
Yecheon Airbase is located in Yecheon-ri, South Korea. Its coordinates are 36.6304° N, 128.3497° E.
What is the airport code for Yecheon Airbase?
Yecheon Airbase has an IATA code of YEC and an ICAO code of RKTY.
How long is the runway at Yecheon Airbase?
Yecheon Airbase's longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Yecheon Airbase have?
Yecheon Airbase has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Yecheon Airbase a major airport?
Yecheon Airbase is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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