Yangyang International Airport — Gonghang-ro, South Korea

Gangwon Province gained a dedicated international gateway in 2002 when Yangyang International Airport, coded YNY, opened on South Korea's east coast rather than leaving travelers dependent on Incheon or Gimpo. Its location places it within easy reach of Seoraksan National Park's granite peaks, the beach town of Sokcho, and the city of Gangneung. YNY built a reputation over its first decade as one of the country's quietest international airports, with passenger numbers well below the capacity of its terminal. Interest picked up around the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, when nearby mountain venues drew attention to Gangwon's transport links, and the airport has since hosted charter flights bringing tour groups from China to the surrounding coastline and national park. Domestic links to Jeju and other Korean cities have fluctuated over the years.