YEC Airport Code, Yecheon Airbase
YEC is the IATA airport code for Yecheon Airbase, a regional airport serving Yecheon-ri, South Korea. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, RKTY.
What airport is YEC?
YEC is the IATA airport code for Yecheon Airbase, in Yecheon-ri, South Korea. The same airport has the ICAO code RKTY.
Its ICAO code RKTY begins with R, the prefix ICAO assigns to East Asia.
| IATA airport code | YEC |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | RKTY |
| Airport | Yecheon Airbase |
| City | Yecheon-ri |
| Country | South Korea |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is YEC airport located?
Yecheon Airbase (YEC) is in Yecheon-ri, South Korea, at coordinates 36.63037, 128.34971.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 36.63° N, 128.35° E. It is close to sea level at 354 ft (108 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at YEC
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 9,000 ft (2.74 km), designated 10/28.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Yecheon Airbase?
The IATA code for Yecheon Airbase in Yecheon-ri is YEC. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Yecheon-ri?
The 3-letter IATA code for Yecheon Airbase in Yecheon-ri is YEC.
What is the ICAO code for Yecheon Airbase?
The ICAO code for Yecheon Airbase is RKTY. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code YEC.
What is the difference between YEC and RKTY?
YEC is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. RKTY is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Yecheon Airbase.
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