Daegu Airport

RKTN / TAE

Daegu, KR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
4 kt
120°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RKTN 041600Z 12004KT CAVOK 03/00 Q1025

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RKTN 041100Z 0412/0518 12006KT CAVOK TN01/0421Z TX16/0506Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:08Z BASE
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VFR 120° 6 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KTN
13L ✈️
31R
13R ✈️
31L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13L/31R
Active: 13L
9,000 ft 150 ft CON 124°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
✈️ 13R/31L
Active: 13R
9,039 ft 150 ft CON 124°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RKTN

4,124 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.5%
MVFR
8%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0.2%

Daegu Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 4.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 4.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.7%
NE
4.8%
E
12.2%
SE
15.4%
S
3.3%
SW
1.2%
W
11.2%
NW
40.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.5°C
Range: -10°C to 34°C
-10°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.2 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,124 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Daegu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RKTN
IATA Code: TAE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 116 ft MSL

Location

City: Daegu
Country: KR
Latitude: 35.896872°
Longitude: 128.655310°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 13L/31R
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 9,039 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Daegu Airport

Overview

Daegu Airport serves the metropolitan area of Daegu, South Korea, positioned at an elevation of 116 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with two substantial concrete runways, each approximately 9,000 feet long, it supports regional and potentially some domestic commercial aviation operations. The airport's coordinates at 35.896872, 128.655310 place it in a strategically important location in southeastern South Korea.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly excellent visual flight conditions, with VFR conditions present 89.4% of the time. The airport experiences a moderate wind environment, with prevailing northwest winds at an average of 4.7 knots and maximum gusts up to 23 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -10°C to 34°C, suggesting potential need for temperature-related performance calculations during extreme seasonal conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features twin parallel runways (13L/31R and 13R/31L) with nearly identical lengths and construction. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of just 1.2 knots. The consistent runway configuration provides flexibility for operations across different wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Winter months like January, November, and December offer the most stable VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. With consistently high visibility (average 10 statute miles) and minimal occurrence of low visibility events, pilots can anticipate reliable approach conditions. The northwest prevailing winds suggest runway 31 variations might be slightly more common for landing and takeoff operations.

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

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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.