# Gangneung Airport (K-18) (KAG)

> Gangneung, KR · IATA: KAG · ICAO: RKNN · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `KAG` |
| ICAO | `RKNN` |
| City | Gangneung |
| Country | KR |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 37.75360, 128.94392 |

## Description

The code KAG still appears in airline databases, but Gangneung Airport has not handled civil traffic since 2002, when Yangyang International (YNY) took over the east-coast routes. The field, designated K-18, now operates purely as a Republic of Korea Air Force base – there is no passenger terminal and no cargo handling. Freight from Gangwon's coastal region is trucked to Incheon (ICN) along the Yeongdong Expressway, roughly three hours away. For the rare charter or seasonal demand, Yangyang remains the nearest civil alternative, while the port of Donghae covers seaborne cargo.

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