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Yecheon Airbase (RKTY/YEC) — Yecheon-ri, Korea, Republic of

At a glance

Tower
124.35
Runways
10/28
Elevation
354 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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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 · Aug 6
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 07:00Z
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: RKTY
  • Name: Yecheon Airbase
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 36.630371
  • Longitude: 128.349716
  • Elevation: 354 ft
  • Country: Korea, Republic of
  • Municipality: Yecheon-ri
  • IATA Code: YEC
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Seoul
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 10/28

  • Designation: 10/28
  • Dimensions: 2743x46m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 124.350 MHz
  • Ground: 124.350 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 134.500 MHz
  • ATIS: 136.800 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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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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

C1914/26
info
TAR U/S DUE TO MAINT
2026-10-28 00:00 UTC 2026-10-28 02:00 UTC
Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at RKTY?
The tower frequency at Yecheon Airbase is 124.35 MHz.
Does RKTY require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Yecheon Airbase (Korea, Republic of). Permit details for Korea, Republic of
Where is RKTY located?
Yecheon Airbase (RKTY) is located in Yecheon-ri, Korea, Republic of.
What is the IATA code for RKTY?
The IATA code for Yecheon Airbase is YEC.
How long is the runway at RKTY?
The main runway at Yecheon Airbase (10/28) measures 2743x46m.