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Weather Briefing
VFRYecheon Airbase is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 25,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 730.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 8 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 25,000 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of -6°C, indicating very dry conditions.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
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9,000 ft | 150 ft | CON | 88° |
↑ 7.5 kt
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↔ 2.7 kt
20° angle
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Weather Statistics - RKTY
479 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Yecheon Airbase is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 32.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 49% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 4.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 29.6% 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.
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Statistics computed from 479 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Yecheon Airbase - Airport Information
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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.
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