What is the current weather at Jinhae Air Base?

Current conditions at Jinhae Air Base (RKPE) are VFR. Temperature is 9°C. Winds are from 130° at 9 knots.

What runways does RKPE have?

Jinhae Air Base has 1 runway(s): Runway 18/36 (3,766 ft, ASP).

Does RKPE have an ILS approach?

Jinhae Air Base (RKPE) does not have ILS equipment listed. Check the current AIP for available instrument approaches.

What is the elevation of RKPE?

Jinhae Air Base (RKPE) has a field elevation of 8 feet MSL.

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Jinhae Air Base

RKPE / CHF

Jinhae, KR

Last Updated

Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Weather Source: Gimhae International Airport (RKPK)

Distance: 12nm / 22km from RKPE

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a Republic of Korea Air Force installation. Civil access is restricted.

Access Notes:

Military fields restricted to civil traffic

Consult official AIP (Korea AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

QNH

Recent 35 min ago

09:00Z

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VFR

Flight Rules

9°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 1°C

9 kt

130°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

QNH

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RKPK 040900Z 13009KT 9999 FEW050 FEW250 09/01 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 8 ft

FEW 5,000 ft AGL

FEW 25,000 ft AGL

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FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

5,000 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

5,008 ft AMSL

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FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

25,000 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

25,008 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RKPK 040500Z 0406/0512 24006KT 9999 SCT030 TN00/0421Z TX14/0506Z BECMG 0407/0408 12006KT

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

09:34Z BASE

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VFR 240° 6 kt

Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

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KPE

18 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 18/36 Active: 18	3,766 ft	78 ft	ASP	169°	↑ 5.8 kt • ↔ 6.9 kt 50° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Jinhae Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RKPE

IATA Code: CHF

Type: small airport

Status: active

Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Jinhae

Country: KR

Latitude: 35.140248°

Longitude: 128.696229°

Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 18/36

Length: 3,766 ft

Width: 78 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Jinhae Air Base

Jinhae Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the KR AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Jinhae Air Base (RKPE/CHF) is located in Jinhae, KR at an elevation of 8 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 3,766 feet.

Airport Overview

Jinhae Air Base serves Jinhae in KR. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (18/36) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 3,766 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from RKPE, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.