Sacheon Airport
Sacheon Airport, also known as Sacheon Air Base, is a medium-sized airport serving Sacheon in South Korea. Identified by the codes HIN and RKPS, it functions as the main air gateway for this part of South Gyeongsang Province and is especially useful for travellers heading to the southern coast or nearby regional cities. The airport sits at a low elevation of 25 feet, or 8 metres, above sea level, and operates on Asia/Seoul time, which is the standard time used throughout South Korea.
About Sacheon Airport
Sacheon Airport, also known as Sacheon Air Base, is a medium-sized airport serving Sacheon in South Korea. Identified by the codes HIN and RKPS, it functions as the main air gateway for this part of South Gyeongsang Province and is especially useful for travellers heading to the southern coast or nearby regional cities. The airport sits at a low elevation of 25 feet, or 8 metres, above sea level, and operates on Asia/Seoul time, which is the standard time used throughout South Korea.
Overview
Sacheon Airport, also known as Sacheon Air Base, is a medium-sized airport serving Sacheon in South Korea. Identified by the codes HIN and RKPS, it functions as the main air gateway for this part of South Gyeongsang Province and is especially useful for travellers heading to the southern coast or nearby regional cities. The airport sits at a low elevation of 25 feet, or 8 metres, above sea level, and operates on Asia/Seoul time, which is the standard time used throughout South Korea.
Airfield Facts
- Airport name: Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base
- Location served: Sacheon, South Korea
- Airport type: Medium airport
- Elevation: 25 ft (8 m)
- Runways: 06L/24R and 06R/24L, both 9000 ft, concrete, and lighted
What Travellers Should Know
For visitors, the most helpful thing to know is that Sacheon Airport is built for practical regional access rather than the scale of a major international hub. Its two long, lighted concrete runways each measure 9000 feet, giving the airport solid operating capability and supporting dependable aircraft movements in a range of conditions. Because the airport also carries the name Sacheon Air Base, travellers may notice a more functional layout and atmosphere than at purely civilian airports, but that same setup can make arrivals and departures feel straightforward and efficient.
Local Context
Sacheon itself is part of a coastal region known for easy access to southern Korean landscapes, smaller cities, and domestic business travel, so this airport works best as a convenient starting point for onward ground transport rather than as a destination in its own right. If you are planning connections, meetings, or hotel check-in, remember that all schedules follow Asia/Seoul time, making timing simple for anyone already travelling within South Korea.
Routes
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FAQ
Sacheon Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Sacheon Airport is located in Jinju, South Korea (Asia), at coordinates 35.090°, 128.090°.
- Its IATA code is HIN and its ICAO code is RKPS.
- Sacheon Airport serves Jinju, South Korea. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Sacheon Airport operates on Asia/Seoul local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Sacheon Airport sits at latitude 35.090° and longitude 128.090°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from HIN. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HIN is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HIN on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do, 664-800, South Korea, the phone number is +82 1661-2626, the official website is http://www.airport.co.kr/sacheon/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in South Korea. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.