Ulsan Airport — Ulsan, South Korea
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Ulsan Airport (Ulsan) is USN — its ICAO code is RKPU.
Distance & flight time from USN
Ulsan Airport
Ulsan Airport, identified by the code USN, serves South Korea's major industrial city of Ulsan, a hub renowned for shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing, and petrochemical production on the country's southeastern coast. Despite Ulsan's economic significance, the airport itself is comparatively modest in scale, handling primarily domestic routes to Seoul's Gimpo Airport and Jeju Island rather than international traffic. USN caters heavily to business travelers connected to Hyundai's massive manufacturing operations and the broader industrial complex surrounding the city. The airport's single runway and compact terminal reflect its role as a regional connector rather than a major international gateway, though its proximity to South Korea's industrial heartland gives it outsized economic importance relative to its physical footprint.
Runways at Ulsan Airport (USN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6561 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Ulsan Airport (USN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACP | BRICKWALL | 120 MHz |
| APP | POHANG APP | 124.25 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.35 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.6 MHz |
Airports near Ulsan Airport (USN)
- Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO) — 44.3 km (27.5 mi)
- Gimhae International Airport (PUS) — 59.4 km (36.9 mi)
- Daegu International Airport (TAE) — 71.1 km (44.2 mi)
- Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN) — 129.0 km (80.2 mi)
- Tsushima Airport (TSJ) — 145.5 km (90.4 mi)
- Yecheon Airbase (YEC) — 146.3 km (90.9 mi)
- Yeosu Airport (RSU) — 178.4 km (110.9 mi)
- Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport (JWO) — 206.8 km (128.5 mi)
USN, Ulsan Airport in South Korea, links the shipbuilding and automotive industrial hub of Ulsan primarily to Seoul and Jeju via domestic flights.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Ulsan Airport?
The IATA code for Ulsan Airport is USN.
What is the ICAO code for Ulsan Airport?
The ICAO code for Ulsan Airport is RKPU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.