Sokcho Air Base
Sokcho Air Base (ICAO RKND) is an active military air base in South Korea, operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force. It has 1 runway (1,560 m).
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Location | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Operating Organization | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| IATA code | SHO |
| ICAO code | RKND |
| Runways |
05/23 · 1,560 m (5,118 ft) · Asphalt
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Description
Sokcho Air Base is located in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, South Korea. During the Korean War, the United States Air Force designated the installation as K-50. Historical operations at the site included the stationing of VMA-121, which operated Douglas A-1 Skyraiders in December 1951. Other aircraft types hosted at the facility during this period included Grumman Avengers.
The Republic of Korea Air Force is the owner and operator of the base. The facility previously supported civilian aviation, but passenger services ceased on April 2, 2002. The installation currently maintains a military role.
Infrastructure at the base includes an asphalt runway and facilities for military aviation support.
- AUG 132026 Updated Facility details completed (construction year, usage, host country)
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
- APR 102026 Updated Description added
- APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
- JAN 122026 Created Page created: Sokcho Air Base