Yecheon Air Base
Yecheon Air Base (ICAO RKTY) is an active military air base in South Korea, operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,743 m). Home to the 16th Fighter Wing, flying FA-50 Fighting Eagle.
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Facility Details
Aircraft Based Here
Map
36.6319°N, 128.3550°E · 108 m elevation
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Location | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1975 |
| Operating Organization | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Units |
16th Fighter Wing
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Location & Technical Details
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) |
| IATA code | YEC |
| ICAO code | RKTY |
| Runways |
10/28 · 2,743 m (8,999 ft) · Concrete
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Description
Yecheon Air Base is a military airport located in Yecheon, South Korea. The facility is owned and operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force.
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Last updated on 14 August 2026.
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Latest Data Updates
- AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: FA-50 Fighting Eagle
- AUG 132026 Updated Facility details completed (construction year, usage, host country)
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
- JAN 122026 Created Page created: Yecheon Air Base; then organization and usage added; runways updated