South Korean Air Force base in North Gyeongsang Province.
Location
Yecheon-ri, South Korea
Yecheon Airbase (IATA: YEC, ICAO: RKTY) is a Republic of Korea Air Force installation located near Yecheon-ri in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It serves primarily as a military airfield and is home to elements of the ROKAF, including fighter and training units.
The airbase has limited civilian use and is not a major commercial airport. It is occasionally referenced in aviation databases due to its IATA code, but scheduled commercial passenger services are not regularly operated from this facility.
Notable facts
›Yecheon Airbase is operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF).
›It is located in North Gyeongsang Province in the southeastern part of South Korea.
›The base is associated with fighter and/or training aircraft operations.
›Despite having an IATA code (YEC), it does not support regular commercial flights.
›Access to the airbase is restricted due to its active military status.
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