Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield

RKSG

Pyeongtaek, KR

Last Updated
Apr 23, 01:55Z

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
Recent 37 min ago
01:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
9 kt
80° G12 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RKSG 230155Z 08009G12KT 10SM FEW200 19/03 A2980 RMK AO2A SLP092 WND DATA ESTMD T01910032 PWINO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 51 ft
FEW 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,051 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 9 knots with gusts to 12 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component (gusting to 10 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 20,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (51 ft)
Pressure Alt
179 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 671 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RKSG 221900Z 2219/2401 VRB06KT 9999 FEW200 QNH2984INS BECMG 2223/2224 07009KT 9999 SCT200 QNH2982INS BECMG 2312/2313 09009KT 9999 SKC QNH2990INS TX23/2306Z TN07/2221Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 90° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KSG
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
8,217 ft 150 ft ASP 132°
4.5 kt 7.8 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RKSG

4,723 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.9%
MVFR
27.3%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
0.8%

Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 65.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 30.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.6%
NE
2.2%
E
8%
SE
10.3%
S
6.4%
SW
2.9%
W
10.8%
NW
22.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.8°C
Range: -12°C to 31°C
-12°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

January February April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,723 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RKSG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 51 ft MSL

Location

City: Pyeongtaek
Country: KR
Latitude: 36.962363°
Longitude: 127.031126°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 8,217 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield

Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield 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.

Overview

Camp Humphreys Desiderio Army Airfield serves as a critical U.S. military aviation facility located in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Situated at 51 feet MSL, the airport handles medium-sized military and potential joint civilian operations. Its single runway 14/32 provides 8,217 feet of asphalt surface for diverse aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 63.1% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 30.5% of observations. The prevailing northwest winds at 315° average 5.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots. Temperature ranges from -12°C to 31°C, creating varied thermal conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airfield experiences calm wind conditions 41.5% of the time, which can impact approach and departure planning. Visibility averages 7.3 statute miles, with rare instances of restricted visibility (below 3SM occurring 5.5% of observations). Runway 14/32 demonstrates consistent wind favorability, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2.1 knots.

Approach Considerations

Winter months (November, December, January) offer the most consistent VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. The runway's orientation and low average crosswind suggest straightforward approach procedures. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations from the northwest and prepare for occasional reduced visibility periods.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.