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HIN Sacheon Airport
Sacheon Airport (IATA: HIN, ICAO:RKPS) is located in the the city of Jinju, Korea.

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IATA Code

HIN

ICAO Code

RKPS

Name

Sacheon Airport

Type

Country / Region

Korea (KR)

City

Jinju

Latitude

35.0885010

Longitude

128.0700073

Time Zone

UTC+09:00

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Sacheon Airport (HIN) Overview

Sacheon Airport is a regional airport serving Jinju and the surrounding area of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The airport is identified by IATA code HIN and ICAO code RKPS, and is located at approximately 35.088501°N, 128.070007°E in the UTC+09:00 time zone. Its logistics role is regional rather than that of a major international cargo gateway. For international shipments, our service team normally evaluates whether the requested movement can be accepted as airport-origin cargo and, where appropriate, coordinates a pre-carriage or hub connection through another Korean gateway. Cargo acceptance, airline capacity, security screening, customs handling and collection arrangements must be confirmed against the actual booking and operating schedule. Sacheon Airport’s operational environment also requires close coordination with the airline, ground handler and local transport provider before dispatch.

Airport name	Sacheon Airport
Location	Jinju, South Korea
IATA / ICAO	HIN / RKPS
Coordinates	35.088501°N, 128.070007°E
Time zone	UTC+09:00
Logistics profile	Regional passenger airport; cargo movements require shipment-specific confirmation

Key Highlights

Regional access

Useful for the Jinju and western South Gyeongsang catchment area, subject to available uplift and local handling arrangements.

Not a default cargo gateway

Do not assume freighter, international cargo or permanent cargo-terminal capacity. Our team confirms acceptance before pickup.

Hub-based planning

International freight may need road feeder transport or an onward connection through a larger Korean gateway.

Schedule sensitivity

Passenger-flight schedules, aircraft belly capacity, weekends, public holidays and weather can affect the planned movement.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Acceptance planning: Our service team checks whether the selected airline or handling agent accepts the commodity, dimensions, weight and packaging at Sacheon Airport before cargo is delivered.
General cargo: Standard non-dangerous shipments may be considered for passenger-flight belly capacity or a coordinated domestic connection, but available capacity is shipment- and date-dependent.
Security screening: Screening and acceptance procedures are determined by the operating carrier and handling agent. Cargo should not be sent to the airport until the handling instruction is issued.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: A dedicated cold-chain warehouse or validated temperature-controlled service should not be presumed. Pharmaceutical, food and other temperature-sensitive shipments require written pre-approval and a contingency plan.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous-goods acceptance, storage and documentation depend on the airline, handler and applicable Korean regulations. Advance review is mandatory.
Bonded or customs-controlled handling: Customs status, bonded transfer and any storage arrangement must be confirmed for the actual routing; our team can coordinate an alternative gateway when local capability is unsuitable.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional origin: The practical routing depends on the operating passenger carrier, aircraft belly capacity and the destination requested. A confirmed flight route should never be inferred from the airport code alone.
International connections: Our team may compare direct airport acceptance with a road feeder service or transfer through a larger Korean international gateway. The selected option depends on cut-off, capacity, customs status and destination connectivity.
Transit planning: Transit time is quoted only after airline confirmation. Connection buffers, screening queues, weekend schedules, public holidays, weather and rebooking risk can materially change the delivery plan.
Booking control: The shipper should provide cargo-ready date, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, commodity, destination airport and Incoterms before our team requests a routing and capacity check.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Our platform treats Sacheon Airport as a regional access point for Jinju and nearby communities rather than as a substitute for Korea’s principal international cargo gateways.

Service area: Jinju and the wider western South Gyeongsang region, with final collection and delivery dependent on road distance, vehicle availability and shipment characteristics.
Potential airfreight profiles: Time-sensitive documents, samples, compact industrial parts, replacement components and other general cargo may be considered after acceptance review.
Special cargo: Electronics, batteries, chemicals, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals and oversized pieces require commodity-specific screening and may be better routed through a specialist gateway.
Industrial supply chains: For urgent manufacturing cargo, our service team compares airport-origin handling with consolidated road feeder transport to reduce transfer and acceptance uncertainty.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off risk: Local acceptance and airline cargo cut-off times are not interchangeable. Our team obtains the handling instruction and delivery appointment before arranging airport drop-off.

Dangerous goods and batteries: The shipper must provide the correct UN classification, shipper’s declaration where required, safety information and packing details. Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals and magnetized materials require advance review.

Customs and security: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, export declaration information and permits must be consistent. Customs inspection, security screening or document correction can delay connection plans.

Collection and delivery: The consignee should confirm identity, customs release status, delivery address and vehicle access. Ground collection from a passenger-airport handling point may follow agent-specific procedures.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, piece count, dimensions, gross weight, packing photos, destination and required delivery date before cargo pickup.
Request written confirmation of airport acceptance, operating carrier, handling point, security requirements and the applicable cargo cut-off before dispatch.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks and sufficient protection for transfer by road and air. Do not conceal batteries, liquids, magnets or chemical contents in a general-cargo declaration.
For urgent or special cargo, ask us to compare Sacheon Airport with a larger Korean gateway and to quote a fallback routing before the shipment becomes time-critical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Sacheon Airport handle international export cargo?: It may be possible for selected shipments, but acceptance is not automatic. Our team confirms the operating carrier, available uplift, security screening, customs arrangement and onward connection before booking.
Can I deliver cargo directly to the airport terminal?: Do not deliver before receiving the airline or handling agent’s delivery instruction. The required handover point, appointment and cut-off can vary by shipment and operating arrangement.
Is a direct international flight guaranteed from Sacheon Airport?: No. Route availability and cargo capacity depend on the current operating schedule and carrier acceptance. We provide a confirmed routing only after checking the shipment details.
Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through the airport?: They require advance approval. Our team verifies cool-chain equipment, transfer exposure, packaging qualification, handling responsibility and contingency routing before accepting the order.
What is the best alternative if the shipment cannot be accepted locally?: We compare road feeder transport and hub-based airfreight through a suitable Korean gateway, considering customs status, cargo restrictions, connection time and final delivery requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identifiers, name, city, country, coordinates and time zone shown above are based on the supplied airport master data. Operational statements are presented as shipment-planning guidance and are subject to confirmation with the operating carrier, ground handler and customs authorities.

Airport administration and airport-operation reference: airport.co.kr
Korean customs and import/export clearance reference: customs.go.kr
International air transport standards and airline cargo reference: iata.org
ICAO airport and aviation reference framework: icao.int

Schedules, cargo acceptance, equipment, handling points, customs procedures, cut-off times and transit commitments are changeable and must be reconfirmed for each booking.