Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base — Sacheon, South Korea

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Searching for an airport code near Sacheon? Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base is identified as HIN (ICAO: RKPS).

Distance & flight time from HIN

Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base

HIN identifies Sacheon Airport, a dual-use facility in Sacheon, South Korea, that shares runways with the Republic of Korea Air Force's Sacheon Air Base. The airport supports limited domestic civilian flights alongside significant military activity, as the surrounding area is home to Korea Aerospace Industries, a major aircraft manufacturer. This gives HIN an outsized role in Korea's aviation and defense industry despite its modest passenger numbers. The airport connects Sacheon to larger hubs like Seoul, serving business travelers tied to the aerospace sector as well as residents of the South Gyeongsang province region.

Runways at Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
06L/24R9000 ft (2743 m)150 ft (46 m)CON
06R/24L9000 ft (2743 m)150 ft (46 m)CON

Radio frequencies for Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ACPBRICKWALL120 MHz
APPAPP119.725 MHz
ATISATIS132.35 MHz
DEPDEP119.725 MHz
GNDGND27.58 MHz
RDRRAPCON119.725 MHz
TWRTWR130.2 MHz

Airports near Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN)

HIN is sometimes confused with other Korean airport codes; it specifically denotes Sacheon, notable for its aerospace manufacturing ties rather than tourism traffic.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base?

The IATA code for Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base is HIN.

What is the ICAO code for Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base?

The ICAO code for Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base is RKPS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.