Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)
Pohang · South KoreaICAO RKTH
Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO) is an airport serving Pohang, South Korea, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 35° 59' 16.6" N, 129° 25' 13.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 70 feet (21 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Seoul (GMT+9).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from KPO
Airlines Operating at KPO
2 active airlines serving Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3).
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulsan Airport | USN | Ulsan | South Korea | 44 km |
| Daegu Airport | TAE | Taegu | South Korea | 70 km |
| Gimhae International Airport | PUS | Busan | South Korea | 100 km |
| Tsushima Airport | TSJ | Tsushima | Japan | 189 km |
| Sacheon Air Base/Airport | HIN | Sacheon | South Korea | 158 km |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Iki | Japan | 251 km |
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | CJJ | Chongju | South Korea | 191 km |
| Yangyang International Airport | YNY | Sokcho / Gangneung | South Korea | 240 km |
Other Airports in South Korea
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 59' 16.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 129° 25' 13.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 35.987955
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 129.420383
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- UTC Offset
- GMT+9
- Current Local Time
- 03:48 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 70 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 21 m
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