Yecheon Airbase

RKTY / YEC

Yecheon-ri, KR

Last Updated
Mar 2, 20:46Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI RKTY 022046Z 00000KT 9999 FEW020 OVC060 04/03 A3010 RMK CIG060

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 354 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,354 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,354 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (354 ft)
Pressure Alt
182 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,053 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.3°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KTY
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 9,000 ft 150 ft CON 88°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
88° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RKTY

444 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
29.7%
MVFR
18.7%
IFR
35.4%
LIFR
16.2%

Yecheon Airbase is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 29.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 51.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 4.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 4.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 30.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.5%
NE
3.6%
E
20%
SE
9.7%
S
2%
SW
2.9%
W
22.1%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.3°C
Range: -8°C to 30°C
-8°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.3%

Best Months for VFR

March January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.2 kt

Statistics computed from 444 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yecheon Airbase - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RKTY
IATA Code: YEC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 354 ft MSL

Location

City: Yecheon-ri
Country: KR
Latitude: 36.630373°
Longitude: 128.349710°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Yecheon Airbase

Overview

Yecheon Airbase (RKTY) is a medium-sized airport located in Yecheon-ri, South Korea, situated at 354 feet above mean sea level. The airport features a single concrete runway (10/28) measuring 9,000 feet in length, serving military and potential regional aviation needs in the eastern part of the Korean peninsula.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Yecheon demonstrate significant variability, with instrument flight rules (IFR) predominating approximately 51.1% of observed periods. Temperature ranges from -5°C to 30°C, with an average of 13.8°C, while winds predominantly originate from the east at an average of 4.5 knots, occasionally reaching maximum speeds of 29 knots. Pilots can expect calm wind conditions 31% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning at coordinates 36.630373, 128.349710 suggests terrain interaction that may influence local weather patterns. Runway 10/28 demonstrates near-perfect wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of just 1.2 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with rare occurrences of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

January, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable visual flight conditions for operations at Yecheon Airbase. The extensive 9,000-foot runway provides substantial landing and takeoff flexibility. Pilots should anticipate potential marginal visual flight rules (MVFR) conditions in approximately 18.3% of observations and prepare accordingly for potential instrument meteorological conditions.

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.