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Daegu Airport

Taegu · South KoreaICAO RKTN

Daegu Airport (TAE) is an airport serving Taegu, South Korea, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 35° 53' 48.7" N, 128° 39' 19.1" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 116 feet (35 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Seoul (GMT+9).

Destinations
4
Airlines
5
Elevation ft
116/ 35m
Asia/Seoul
GMT+9
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Airport Details

IATA Code
TAE
ICAO Code
RKTN
City
Taegu
Country
South Korea
Elevation
116 ft
Local Time
01:26 AM (GMT+9)

Coordinates

Latitude:35.8969°
Longitude:128.6553°

Popular Routes from TAE

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
CJUCheju, South Korea205 mi0h 53mshort-haul84 kgView
ICNSeoul, South Korea164 mi0h 49mshort-haul67 kgView
PEKBeijing, China718 mi1h 52mshort-haul295 kgView
PVGShanghai, China513 mi1h 28mshort-haul211 kgView

Airlines Operating at TAE

5 active airlines serving Daegu Airport.

Air China
CAChina
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Tway Airlines
TWSouth Korea

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Daegu Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)KPOPohangSouth Korea70 km
Gimhae International AirportPUSBusanSouth Korea84 km
Ulsan AirportUSNUlsanSouth Korea71 km
Sacheon Air Base/AirportHINSacheonSouth Korea104 km
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)CJJChongjuSouth Korea138 km
Kunsan Air BaseKUVKunsanSouth Korea184 km
Yeosu AirportRSUYeosuSouth Korea150 km
Yangyang International AirportYNYSokcho / GangneungSouth Korea240 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
35° 53' 48.7" N
Longitude (DMS)
128° 39' 19.1" E
Latitude (Decimal)
35.896872
Longitude (Decimal)
128.655310
Hemisphere
Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Asia/Seoul
UTC Offset
GMT+9
Current Local Time
01:26 AM
Elevation (ft)
116 ft
Elevation (m)
35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Daegu Airport?
The IATA code for Daegu Airport is TAE, and its ICAO code is RKTN. The airport is located in Taegu, South Korea.
How many destinations can you fly to from TAE?
There are 4 direct destinations available from Daegu Airport (TAE) in Taegu, South Korea.
What airlines fly from TAE?
There are 5 airlines operating from TAE, including Air China, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air, Tway Airlines.
What timezone is Daegu Airport in?
Daegu Airport is in the Asia/Seoul timezone (GMT+9). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Daegu Airport?
Daegu Airport sits at an elevation of 116 feet (35 meters) above sea level.

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