What is the tower frequency at RKSM?

The tower frequency at Seoul Air Base (K-16) is 126.2 MHz.

Does RKSM require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Seoul Air Base (K-16) (Korea, Republic of).

Where is RKSM located?

Seoul Air Base (K-16) (RKSM) is located in Seongnam, Korea, Republic of.

What is the IATA code for RKSM?

The IATA code for Seoul Air Base (K-16) is SSN.

How long is the runway at RKSM?

The main runway at Seoul Air Base (K-16) (01/19) measures 2743x46m.

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Seoul Air Base (K-16) (RKSM/SSN) — Seongnam, Korea, Republic of

Seoul Air Base (K-16) (RKSM/SSN) serves Seongnam, Korea, Republic of. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (01/19, 02/20). Field elevation is 92 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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69% Data Complete 36 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Jul 25

14 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 03:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-25

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: RKSM
Name: Seoul Air Base (K-16)
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 37.444744
Longitude: 127.112717
Elevation: 92 ft
Country: Korea, Republic of
Municipality: Seongnam
IATA Code: SSN
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01/19

Designation: 01/19
Dimensions: 2743x46m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 2957x46m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 126.200 MHz
Ground: 121.850 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 123.800, 121.150 MHz
ATIS: 136.950 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Korea, Republic of Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 2 days before intended overflight
Landing Lead Time: 2 business days (official); submit as early as possible

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance notification. Good GA infrastructure at GMP and smaller airports.

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Active NOTAMs

Z0543/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 8/26 WEF 1600 UTC 2 SEP 2026 - INFORMATION OF OPERATIONAL HOURS FOR AIS BRIEFING OFFICE

2026-09-02 16:00:00 2026-09-16 16:00:00

C1379/26 warning

ILS out of service

ILS RWY 20 U/S DUE TO MAINT

2026-07-27 21:30:00 2026-07-27 23:30:00

C1382/26 info

TAR U/S DUE TO MAINT

2026-07-30 01:00:00 2026-07-30 03:00:00

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Nearby Airports

RKRY Yongin (G-501) Airport 11 NM RKSW Suwon Airport 13 NM RKRS Susaek (G 113) Airport 15 NM RKSS Gimpo Intl 17 NM RKRB Bucheon (G-103) Airfield 18 NM RKSO Osan Air Base 22 NM RKRN Icheon (G-510) Airfield 22 NM RKRA Ganap-ri (G-222) Airport 24 NM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at RKSM?: The tower frequency at Seoul Air Base (K-16) is 126.2 MHz.
Does RKSM require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Seoul Air Base (K-16) (Korea, Republic of).
Where is RKSM located?: Seoul Air Base (K-16) (RKSM) is located in Seongnam, Korea, Republic of.
What is the IATA code for RKSM?: The IATA code for Seoul Air Base (K-16) is SSN.
How long is the runway at RKSM?: The main runway at Seoul Air Base (K-16) (01/19) measures 2743x46m.

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