Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · South Korea

RKTHKPO

Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)

Pohang, South Korea

ICAO

RKTH

IATA

KPO

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

70 ft

Country

South Korea

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at RKTH

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (RKTH / KPO) in Pohang, South Korea, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

RKTH is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – South Korea

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of South Korea.

Applicable permit lead times for South Korea are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for South Korea are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at RKTH

Direct FBO and handler coordination at RKTH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

Fuel Arrangements at RKTH

Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at RKTH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to RKTH

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for RKTH: 35° 59′ 17″ N 129° 25′ 12″ E; elevation 70 ft; local time UTC+9.

Crew & Passenger Services in Pohang

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Pohang.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at RKTH.

Cargo Operations at RKTH

Support for freighter operations into RKTH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)

Latitude
35° 59′ 17″ N
Longitude
129° 25′ 12″ E
ICAO code
RKTH
IATA code
KPO
Municipality
Pohang
Timezone
UTC+9
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 7
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To KPO?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for RKTH.

Submit flight inquiry for RKTH

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – RKTH

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)?

The ICAO code is RKTH and the IATA code is KPO.

What is the fire category at RKTH?

Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

What time zone does RKTH operate in?

Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) operates on UTC+9.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for RKTH?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for RKTH.