Incheon International Airport (RKSI)

Seoul, South Korea · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

RKSI

IATA

ICN

City

Seoul

Country

South Korea

Region

Asia-Pacific

Elevation

23 ft

Runways

4 runways

Coordinates

37.4602, 126.4407

Overview

Major Asian hub consistently rated top airport globally. Korean Air and Asiana hub with modern facilities.

Current Weather at RKSI

Pilots flying into or out of Incheon International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR RKSI 030900Z 28010KT CAVOK 21/18 Q1003 NOSIG

Wind 280° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 28

Current TAF

TAF RKSI 030500Z 0306/0412 27008KT 6000 NSC TN18/0321Z TX26/0406Z BECMG 0315/0317 20005KT 4000 BR BECMG 0318/0320 13005KT 2000 SCT005 BECMG 0321/0323 6000 NSW SCT030 BECMG 0401/0403 26010KT TEMPO 0409/0412 23006KT 3500 -RA SCT005 BKN020

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Incheon International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for RKSI. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for RKSI. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Seoul. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Incheon International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Incheon International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like RKSI include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Incheon International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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