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Korea (Republic of)

RKSI/ICN Incheon International Airport Ground Handling Services & Permits

Seoul, Korea (Republic of)

Operations

Operating hoursAerodrome administration: H24Verified
Source
Published by
AIP South Korea (State aeronautical information service)
Source type
State authority (CAA, AIP or ministry)
Last checked
2026-09-15
Runways15L/33R - 3750 m15R/33L - 3750 m16L/34R - 4000 m16R/34L - 3750 mVerified
Source
Published by
AIP South Korea (State aeronautical information service)
Source type
State authority (CAA, AIP or ministry)
Last checked
2026-09-15
Latitude37.462500Verified
Source
Published by
AIP South Korea (State aeronautical information service)
Source type
State authority (CAA, AIP or ministry)
Last checked
2026-09-15
Longitude126.439167Verified
Source
Published by
AIP South Korea (State aeronautical information service)
Source type
State authority (CAA, AIP or ministry)
Last checked
2026-09-15
Operational detail confirmed for your movementBefore you file

An operational value is published here only once it is confirmed against a current official source. The details below for Incheon International Airport (RKSI) are not at that standard today, so our 24/7 operations desk confirms them with the authority for your aircraft, route and dates before you plan on them.

Airport contact, City, Communications, Country, Crew visa, Curfew, Customs, Elevation, IATA code, Immigration, Official name, Operational restrictions, Operator, Operator contact, Prior permission required, Slot requirement, Time zone

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Services at RKSI

RKSI operating hours

Aerodrome administration: H24.

RKSI ground handling services

Our team arranges ramp, passenger and turnaround handling for movements through Korea (Republic of). The handling company on the stand is assigned for your movement, so it is confirmed by operations rather than listed here in advance.

RKSI landing and overflight permit requirements

Block, annual and seasonal permits are arranged where the authority issues them and the schedule justifies one. The desk confirms what this country allows for your operation.

Can Airways arrange a diplomatic flight permit for Korea (Republic of)? Diplomatic and state-flight clearances are arranged with the relevant ministry as well as the civil aviation authority. Lead times differ from civil permits and are confirmed per movement.

Korea (Republic of) civil aviation authority hours

Permits for RKSI are issued in Korea (Republic of), where the authority recorded in our coverage is the South Korea Civil Aviation Authority. Current requirements are confirmed with it for each movement.

RKSI aviation fuel arrangements

Our team arranges the uplift and coordinates it against the handling and the slot. Grade and availability are confirmed for your movement rather than stated here.

RKSI customs and immigration

Advance passenger information is submitted where the country requires it, as part of the same request as the permit.

RKSI cargo flight handling

Our team supervises cargo movements and coordinates the handling, customs and documentation around them. What applies at this aerodrome is confirmed for your movement.

RKSI crew hotel options

Our team books crew rest and passenger accommodation near the aerodrome against duty limits and the next departure. Specific properties are confirmed with the request rather than listed here.

RKSI flight catering

In-flight catering is ordered against the cabin, the sector and the passengers on board, and delivered in step with the turnaround.

Documents required for RKSI operations

What is required differs by state, by movement and by service, so there is no single set of documents. The desk tells you exactly what applies once we have the schedule and the aircraft.

Alternate aerodromes near RKSI

We can name 46 aerodromes in Korea (Republic of). They are listed on this page and on the Korea (Republic of) directory page.

What other airports are near RKSI? Other aerodromes we can arrange support at in Korea (Republic of) include RKJB — Muan International Airport, RKNY — Yangyang International Airport, RKPC — Jeju International Airport, RKPK — Gimhae International Airport.

How to arrange flight support at RKSI

Tell our operations desk the aircraft, the route and the dates. We coordinate permits, handling, fuel, catering and accommodation for RKSI as one movement, and stay with it through revisions, delays and diversions.

Other aerodromes in Korea (Republic of)

Every aerodrome we can name in this country. A profile means we publish confirmed operational detail for it; our desk arranges support at the rest. Listing 45 of 46 aerodromes, capital first.

Location

RKSI and the other airports we support in Korea (Republic of).

Airways Flight Support

Coordination at RKSI

We arrange handling, fuel, permits and ground arrangements for movements through Korea (Republic of), coordinated as one operation rather than as separate arrangements.

Common questions

What is the ICAO code for Incheon International Airport?

The ICAO code is RKSI.

What is the IATA code for Incheon International Airport?

The IATA code is ICN.

What are the RKSI airport codes?

Incheon International Airport is RKSI by ICAO and ICN by IATA. Operators and flight plans use the ICAO code; tickets and baggage use the IATA code.

Where is RKSI located?

Incheon International Airport serves Seoul, Korea (Republic of).

Which country and region is RKSI in?

RKSI is in Korea (Republic of), in our Asia-Pacific region.

What are the coordinates of RKSI?

37.4691, 126.4510. This is the directory position for identifying the aerodrome; operational planning uses the current AIP.

What kind of aerodrome is RKSI?

The global directory classifies RKSI as a large airport. It has scheduled airline service.

How many aerodromes are there in Korea (Republic of)?

We can name 46 aerodromes in Korea (Republic of). They are listed on this page and on the Korea (Republic of) directory page.

What are the operating hours at RKSI?

Aerodrome administration: H24.

What runways does RKSI have?

15L/33R - 3750 m; 15R/33L - 3750 m; 16L/34R - 4000 m; 16R/34L - 3750 m.

Who is the civil aviation authority for RKSI?

Permits for RKSI are issued in Korea (Republic of), where the authority recorded in our coverage is the South Korea Civil Aviation Authority. Current requirements are confirmed with it for each movement.

What other airports are near RKSI?

Other aerodromes we can arrange support at in Korea (Republic of) include RKJB — Muan International Airport, RKNY — Yangyang International Airport, RKPC — Jeju International Airport, RKPK — Gimhae International Airport.

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