Yangyang International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
YNY
ICAO Code
RKNY
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Yangyang International Airport is a regional airport in Gangwon Province, South Korea, serving nearby coastal and mountain destinations. It often supports seasonal charter and scheduled flights, particularly during peak tourism periods for skiing and coastal resorts.

Yangyang International Airport
Elevation: 73 m
38.0605, 128.6698

Terminal Guide for Yangyang International Airport #

The airport has a single small passenger terminal focused on straightforward arrivals and departures. Facilities are compact with check‑in, security and a small departures area; many operations are scaled to seasonal demand rather than continuous high-frequency service.

Getting to and From Yangyang International Airport #

Ground transport includes airport buses and taxis linking Yangyang to nearby towns such as Sokcho and Yangyang city; travel times are moderate depending on destination. Rental cars are available, and some hotels provide shuttle services during busy seasons. There is no rail connection at the airport itself.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Yangyang International Airport #

Facilities are modest: a few cafés or vending machines, small retail offerings and basic passenger seating. Wi‑Fi is often available in terminal areas; lounges are generally not present. Accessibility and assistance services should be arranged in advance through your airline if required.

Tips for Yangyang International Airport #

  • Check seasonality. Yangyang sees increased flights during ski season and lower frequencies off‑peak.
  • Use bus links to nearby towns (Sokcho/Gangneung). Buses commonly connect the airport to regional tourist centers.
  • Confirm transport arrangements during winter. Road conditions can slow transfers in snowy weather.

Weather & Climate near Yangyang International Airport #

Climate

Yangyang International Airport's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1289 mm/year), wettest in August.

Air Quality: AQI 65 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneAprilSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 26°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

219 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (272 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 27°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

272 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 24°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

196 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

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