Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base is a medium-sized airport serving Sacheon, South Korea. Its IATA code is HIN and its ICAO code is RKPS. The airport lies at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 06L/24R, 9,000 ft (2,743 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HIN
- ICAO code
- RKPS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 25 ft (8 m)
- Coordinates
- 35.0886, 128.0718
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 9,000 ft · 2,743 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 9,000 ft · 2,743 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RSU Yeosu Airport | Yeosu, South Korea | 50 km · 31 mi |
| PUS Gimhae International Airport | Busan, South Korea | 79 km · 49 mi |
| TAE Daegu International Airport | Daegu, South Korea | 104 km · 65 mi |
| KWJ Gwangju Airport | Gwangju, South Korea | 115 km · 71 mi |
| USN Ulsan Airport | Ulsan, South Korea | 129 km · 80 mi |
| TSJ Tsushima Airport | Tsushima, Japan | 146 km · 91 mi |
| MWX Muan International Airport | Muan (Piseo-ri), South Korea | 154 km · 96 mi |
| KPO Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) | Pohang, South Korea | 158 km · 98 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HIN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 1,064 | 661 | 574 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 1,152 | 716 | 622 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,503 | 2,798 | 2,432 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,819 | 2,994 | 2,602 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,924 | 4,303 | 3,739 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,044 | 4,998 | 4,343 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,203 | 5,097 | 4,430 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,844 | 5,496 | 4,776 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,163 | 5,694 | 4,948 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,228 | 5,734 | 4,983 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,688 | 6,020 | 5,231 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,303 | 7,023 | 6,103 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,658 | 7,244 | 6,295 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,174 | 7,565 | 6,574 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,481 | 7,756 | 6,739 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,616 | 11,567 | 10,052 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACP | BRICKWALL | 120.000 |
| APP | APP | 119.725 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 132.350 |
| DEP | DEP | 119.725 |
| GND | GND | 27.580 |
| RDR | RAPCON | 119.725 |
| TWR | TWR | 130.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base?
The IATA code of Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base is HIN and its ICAO code is RKPS.
Where is Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base located?
Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base is in Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 35.0886, 128.0718.
What time zone is Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base in?
Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base uses the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base?
The longest runway listed is 06L/24R, 9,000 ft (2,743 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Yeosu Airport (RSU), about 50 km (31 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.