Seosan Air Base

RKTP / HMY

Seosan, KR

Last Updated
Mar 26, 10:27Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a Republic of Korea Air Force installation. Civil access is restricted.

Access Notes:

Military fields restricted to civil traffic

Consult official AIP (Korea AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 1179 hours ago
10:27Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
5 kt
210°
4.8 km
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI RKTP 261027Z 21005KT 4800 BR BKN005 06/05 A3000 RMK CIG005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 39 ft
BKN 500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
539 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Seosan Air Base is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 500 feet and 4.8 km visibility. Note: This observation is 1179.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 5 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 4.8 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 500 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (39 ft)
Pressure Alt
-44 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,115 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KTP
03L
21R ✈️
03R
21L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 21R
9,000 ft 150 ft CON 24°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 21L
9,000 ft 150 ft CON 24°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RKTP

455 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
42.4%
MVFR
23.1%
IFR
25.9%
LIFR
8.6%

Seosan Air Base is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 42.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 34.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.2%
N
15.6%
S
24%
W
10.5%
NE
10.3%
NW
13.8%
SE
7.3%
SW
14.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.3°C
Range: -10°C to 29°C
-10°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

November January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03L/21R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 03R/21L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 455 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Seosan Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RKTP
IATA Code: HMY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 39 ft MSL

Location

City: Seosan
Country: KR
Latitude: 36.703999°
Longitude: 126.486000°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Seosan Air Base

Seosan Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the KR AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Seosan Air Base (RKTP/HMY) is located in Seosan, KR at an elevation of 39 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (03L/21R, 03R/21L), with the longest at 9,000 feet.

Weather Profile

RKTP is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 42.4% of the time across 455 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 34.5% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at RKTP come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 5 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 03L/21R offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, January, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -10°C (14°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 8.3°C (47°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.61 to 30.49 inHg (1003-1033 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 455 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.