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Airports / South Korea / ICN
Large airport · ICN
Incheon International Airport.
Seoul, South Korea · 23 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
33,052 ratings
0
Operators based
23
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Seoul, South KoreaELEV 23 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
33,052
Google reviews
ratings on Google
23
Field elevation
feet above sea level
17
Nearest alternate
nm to GMP
Field standing
#1 / 21
South Korea airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 33052 Google ratings , ranked against 21 rated South Korea fields.
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Incheon International Airport (RKSI / ICN) sits in Seoul, South Korea, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 23 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ICN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, 17 nm), Suwon Airport (SWU, 30 nm), and Seoul Air Base (K-16) (SSN, 32 nm). The field has 4 runways, the longest 13,123-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ICN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ICN to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The immigration and security process is smooth and efficient, with minimal waiting time.”
yoshita singh5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff are polite, helpful, and always ready to assist, which makes the journey stress-free, especially for international travelers.”
yoshita singh5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
RKSI
IATA
ICN
FAA / Local
RKSI
Elevation
23 ft
Coordinates
37.4691° N · 126.4510° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs South Korea fields
state range 6–1,171 ft
At 23 ft, ICN sits lower than 91% of the 23 South Korea fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 13,123 ft
- 16L/34R13,123 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15L/33R12,303 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15R/33L12,303 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16R/34L12,303 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,123 ft
ICN's 13,123 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 17nmGMPSeoul Gimpo International AirportSeoul
- 30nmSWUSuwon AirportSuwon
- 32nmSSNSeoul Air Base (K-16)Seongnam
- 36nmOSNOsan Air BasePyeongtaek
- 41nmRKSGCamp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army AirfieldPyeongtaek
- 45nmKP-0002Haeju AirfieldHaeju
Location
Open the full mapRKSI · Incheon International Airport · Seoul, South Korea
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ICN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,292 nm | 8h 3m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,970 nm | 9h 38m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,521 nm | 10h 55m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,906 nm | 11h 49m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,031 nm | 12h 6m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,118 nm | 12h 18m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,183 nm | 12h 27m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,220 nm | 12h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ICN?
- Incheon International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,123 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ICN?
- Incheon International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 13,123 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ICN?
- The closest alternate is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), about 17 nm away, followed by Suwon Airport (SWU) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ICN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 8h 3m (3,292 nm), Honolulu about 9h 38m (3,970 nm), Seattle about 10h 55m (4,521 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.