Airport code
HIN — Sacheon Air Base/Airport
HIN is the IATA code for Sacheon Air Base/Airport, an airport serving Sacheon, South Korea. Its ICAO code is RKPS, and it operates in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+9). The airport sits at 35.0886, 128.0717 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m).
Overview
About Sacheon Air Base/Airport
Sacheon Airport is an airport in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It also serves the city of Jinju. The airport passenger service began in 1977 after years of delays. The airport has a small single storey terminal building for domestic flights. In 2011, 143,483 passengers utilized the airport. The airport serves as a base for Hi Air and is also the home of Korea Aerospace Industries, which manufactures military aircraft, and satellites. The T-50 trainers used by the Sacheon Air Base are manufactured by the company on the north side of the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | HIN |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | RKPS |
| Airport name | Sacheon Air Base/Airport |
| City | Sacheon |
| Country | South Korea |
| Time zone | Asia/Seoul (UTC+9) |
| Latitude | 35.0886 |
| Longitude | 128.0717 |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 9,000 ft (2,743 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Sacheon Air Base/Airport?
The IATA code for Sacheon Air Base/Airport is HIN.
What is the ICAO code for Sacheon Air Base/Airport?
The ICAO code for Sacheon Air Base/Airport is RKPS.
Where is HIN airport located?
Sacheon Air Base/Airport (HIN) is located in Sacheon, South Korea.
What time zone is HIN in?
Sacheon Air Base/Airport operates in the Asia/Seoul time zone, which is UTC+9.
What is the nearest airport to HIN?
The nearest airport to Sacheon Air Base/Airport (HIN) is Yeosu Airport (RSU) in Yeosu, about 50 km away.
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