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RKNN

Gangneung Airport (K-18) · Gangneung

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
35 ft / 11 m
Transition Altitude
14,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 126.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 9,000 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gangneung Airport (K-18) (RKNN), located in Gangneung, South Korea. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 35 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 14,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Gangneung Airport (K-18)
ICAO / IATA
RKNN / KAG
Municipality
Gangneung
Country
Region
KR-42 — Gangwon Teukbyeoljachi-do (Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province)
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
14,000 ft
Elevation
35 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,000 ft / 2,743 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 68° / 248°
RWY 08 (68°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (248°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
124.60 MHz
ACP BRICKWALL
120.00 MHz
ATIS ATIS
132.05 MHz
GND GND
27.58 MHz
TWR TWR
126.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

RKNYILS
Yangyang International Airport
42 km / 23 nm
RKNW
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)
94 km / 51 nm
RKTI
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport
123 km / 67 nm
RKTY
Yecheon Airbase
136 km / 73 nm
RKSM
Seoul Air Base (K-16)
165 km / 89 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026