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 181000Z 28005KT 250V320 9999 FEW045 25/23 Q1000 NOSIG

Wind 280° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 28

Current TAF

TAF RKSI 180500Z 1806/1912 06007KT 6000 SCT005 BKN025 TN21/1820Z TX27/1906Z TEMPO 1815/1818 14006KT 4000 -RA BECMG 1819/1821 18006KT 4000 BR BECMG 1822/1824 21006KT 6000 NSW BKN030 BECMG 1903/1905 SCT030

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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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