Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) is a medium-sized airport serving Pohang, South Korea. Its IATA code is KPO and its ICAO code is RKTH. The airport lies at an elevation of 70 ft (21 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 7,000 ft (2,134 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KPO
- ICAO code
- RKTH
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 70 ft (21 m)
- Coordinates
- 35.9880, 129.4204
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,000 ft · 2,134 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3), by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| USN Ulsan Airport | Ulsan, South Korea | 44 km · 27 mi |
| TAE Daegu International Airport | Daegu, South Korea | 70 km · 43 mi |
| PUS Gimhae International Airport | Busan, South Korea | 100 km · 62 mi |
| HIN Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | Sacheon, South Korea | 158 km · 98 mi |
| TSJ Tsushima Airport | Tsushima, Japan | 190 km · 118 mi |
| CJJ Cheongju International Airport | Cheongju, South Korea | 190 km · 118 mi |
| RSU Yeosu Airport | Yeosu, South Korea | 207 km · 129 mi |
| WJU Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) | Wonju, South Korea | 207 km · 129 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KPO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 936 | 582 | 505 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 1,210 | 752 | 653 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,658 | 2,894 | 2,515 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,930 | 3,063 | 2,662 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,021 | 4,363 | 3,791 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,098 | 5,032 | 4,372 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,234 | 5,116 | 4,446 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,831 | 5,487 | 4,768 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,135 | 5,676 | 4,933 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,208 | 5,722 | 4,972 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,531 | 5,922 | 5,146 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,171 | 6,941 | 6,032 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,512 | 7,153 | 6,216 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,017 | 7,467 | 6,489 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,627 | 7,846 | 6,818 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,564 | 11,535 | 10,024 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 124.250 |
| ACP | BRICKWALL | 120.000 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.725 |
| GND | GND | 126.200 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.050 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)?
The IATA code of Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) is KPO and its ICAO code is RKTH.
Where is Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) located?
Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) is in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 35.9880, 129.4204.
What time zone is Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) in?
Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) 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 Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 7,000 ft (2,134 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ulsan Airport (USN), about 44 km (27 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.