Daegu International Airport is a large airport serving Daegu, South Korea. Its IATA code is TAE and its ICAO code is RKTN. The airport lies at an elevation of 116 ft (35 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 13R/31L, 9,039 ft (2,755 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- TAE
- ICAO code
- RKTN
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 116 ft (35 m)
- Coordinates
- 35.8944, 128.6570
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 9,000 ft · 2,743 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 9,039 ft · 2,755 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Daegu International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KPO Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) | Pohang, South Korea | 70 km · 43 mi |
| USN Ulsan Airport | Ulsan, South Korea | 71 km · 44 mi |
| PUS Gimhae International Airport | Busan, South Korea | 83 km · 52 mi |
| HIN Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | Sacheon, South Korea | 104 km · 65 mi |
| CJJ Cheongju International Airport | Cheongju, South Korea | 138 km · 86 mi |
| RSU Yeosu Airport | Yeosu, South Korea | 150 km · 93 mi |
| WJU Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) | Wonju, South Korea | 182 km · 113 mi |
| KUV Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base | Gunsan, South Korea | 184 km · 114 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from TAE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 1,005 | 624 | 543 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 1,153 | 717 | 623 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,606 | 2,862 | 2,487 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,863 | 3,021 | 2,626 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,956 | 4,323 | 3,756 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,110 | 5,040 | 4,379 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,187 | 5,087 | 4,421 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,801 | 5,468 | 4,752 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,111 | 5,661 | 4,919 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,181 | 5,705 | 4,957 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,590 | 5,959 | 5,178 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,202 | 6,960 | 6,048 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,554 | 7,179 | 6,239 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,075 | 7,503 | 6,520 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,558 | 7,803 | 6,781 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,552 | 11,528 | 10,017 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACP | BRICKWALL | 120.000 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.650 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 118.200 |
| PMSV | KUNSAN METRO | 34.650 |
| RKTN_APP | Daegu Intl Approach | 135.900 |
| RKTN_DEP | Daegu Intl Departure | 135.900 |
| RKTN_GND | Daegu Intl Ground | 118.200 |
| RKTN_TWR | Daegu Intl Tower | 126.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Daegu International Airport?
The IATA code of Daegu International Airport is TAE and its ICAO code is RKTN.
Where is Daegu International Airport located?
Daegu International Airport is in Daegu, Daegu-gwangyeoksi, South Korea, at 35.8944, 128.6570.
What time zone is Daegu International Airport in?
Daegu International Airport 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 Daegu International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13R/31L, 9,039 ft (2,755 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Daegu International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO), about 70 km (43 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.