Yangyang International Airport is a large airport serving Gonghang-ro, South Korea. Its IATA code is YNY and its ICAO code is RKNY. The airport lies at an elevation of 241 ft (73 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 15/33, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Seoul time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YNY
- ICAO code
- RKNY
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 241 ft (73 m)
- Coordinates
- 38.0605, 128.6698
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,202 ft · 2,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Yangyang International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WJU Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) | Wonju, South Korea | 93 km · 58 mi |
| WOS Wonsan Kalma Airport | Wonsan, North Korea | 160 km · 99 mi |
| GMP Seoul Gimpo International Airport | Seoul, South Korea | 174 km · 108 mi |
| CJJ Cheongju International Airport | Cheongju, South Korea | 182 km · 113 mi |
| ICN Incheon International Airport | Seoul, South Korea | 206 km · 128 mi |
| DSO Sondok Airport | Sŏndŏng-ni, North Korea | 214 km · 133 mi |
| KPO Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) | Pohang, South Korea | 240 km · 149 mi |
| TAE Daegu International Airport | Daegu, South Korea | 241 km · 150 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YNY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 1,028 | 639 | 555 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 1,065 | 662 | 575 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,796 | 2,980 | 2,590 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,845 | 3,011 | 2,616 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,907 | 4,292 | 3,730 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,036 | 4,993 | 4,339 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,337 | 5,181 | 4,502 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,603 | 5,346 | 4,645 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,901 | 5,531 | 4,806 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,978 | 5,579 | 4,848 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,435 | 5,862 | 5,094 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,971 | 6,817 | 5,924 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,340 | 7,047 | 6,123 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,910 | 7,400 | 6,431 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,626 | 7,845 | 6,817 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,324 | 11,386 | 9,894 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | GANGNEUNG APP | 124.600 |
| CLD | CLD | 123.150 |
| DEP | GANGNEUNG DEP | 124.600 |
| GND | GND | 123.150 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.850 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Yangyang International Airport?
The IATA code of Yangyang International Airport is YNY and its ICAO code is RKNY.
Where is Yangyang International Airport located?
Yangyang International Airport is in Gonghang-ro, Gangwon Teukbyeoljachi-do, South Korea, at 38.0605, 128.6698.
What time zone is Yangyang International Airport in?
Yangyang 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 Yangyang International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 15/33, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Yangyang International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU), about 93 km (58 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.