2018 Winter Olympics PyeongChang

2018 Winter Olympics PyeongChang: The 2018 Winter Olympics, commonly known as PyeongChang 2018, is scheduled to take place from February 9-25, 2018 in PyeongChang, South Korea. Here’s the operational information for Yang Yang Airport.

Yang Yang Airport

• ICAO: RKNY
• IATA: YNY
• Latitude/ Longitude: 38° 3′ 41″ N / 128° 40′ 9″ E
• Elevation: 241FT/73M 
• Magnetic variation: 8.709° W
• Fuel types: Jet A-1/Turbo 2380 

Operational Information

• Overflight and landing permits are required for private flights
• Non-scheduled flights require overflight and landing permits

Parking: 

• RKNY has only 2 parking bays for charter flights and only allows a maximum of 2 hours parking time
• RKNY parking will be operated 0600L – 2400L during the Winter Olympics
• We recommend repositioning aircraft at RKSS or RKSI for overnight parking
• At RKSS, once a parking slot is secured, parking is available for 10 days
• At RKSI, there is a maximum of 3 days parking once a bay is secured
• For diplomatic flights into RKSI, 5 days parking will be available if the Embassy involved send an official letter to the Ramp Team for cooperation
• Please plan in advance and check parking availability ahead of time

Airport Embarkation Tax:

• International: $30 per passenger
• Domestic: $18 per passenger

Immigration

Depending on the nationality of passengers, it may be necessary to secure a visa in advance. Check out: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr 

Crew members do not require visas but must carry a valid passport, crew ID, and a stamped GenDec.

Customs 

Import

• A maximum of 200 cigarettes per person
• A maximum of 1 bottle of alcohol per person (under 1 liter, valued less than $400)
• A maximum of 60ml of perfume per person
• A maximum of $10,000 cash per person

Currency: South Korean Won

Accommodation

• Near the airport: Sol Beach Yangyang Hotel and Resort
• Near the event: InterContinental Hotel, Alpensia Holiday Inn Resort and Hotel

Ground Transport

• Bus: Two daily public bus service routes operate from YangYang airport.

Sok Cho Terminal (0715L, 1414L) – Yang Yang Airport (0750L, 1449L) – Gangneung Terminal (0852L, 1551L)

Gangneung Terminal (0605L, 1515L) – Yang Yang Airport (0709L, 1615L) – Sok Cho Terminal (0742L, 1702L)

• Car: There are two car rental companies in operation close to the airport.
• Rail: There is currently no rail link with Yang Yang Airport.

For more information on the 2018 Winter Olympics, visit:

• https://www.pyeongchang2018.com
• https://www.olympic.org/pyeongchang-2018

For UAS’ support with your mission to Yang Yang Airport, contact UAS Ops