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TAE Daegu International Airport
Daegu International Airport (IATA: TAE, ICAO:RKTN) is located in the the city of Daegu, Korea.

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IATA Code

TAE

ICAO Code

RKTN

Name

Daegu International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Korea (KR)

City

Daegu

Latitude

35.8941002

Longitude

128.6589966

Time Zone

UTC+09:00

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Airport Overview

Daegu International Airport（TAE） is a civil airport serving Daegu and the surrounding southeastern Korean industrial region. The supplied airport record identifies it as ICAO RKTN, located in Daegu, South Korea, at approximately 35.8941002°N and 128.6589966°E, in the UTC+09:00 time zone. From an air-freight planning perspective, it is best treated as a regional international gateway with a mixed passenger-and-belly-cargo profile rather than as a dedicated freighter hub. Our platform can assess whether a shipment should move through Daegu directly, connect through another Korean gateway, or use an alternative airport according to commodity, booking space, customs requirements and final delivery point. Actual cargo acceptance, handling windows and routing must be confirmed with the selected carrier and ground handler before documents are finalized.

Official airport name	Daegu International Airport
IATA / ICAO	TAE / RKTN
Country / city	Korea / Daegu
Location record	Daegu, South Korea; 35.8941002°N, 128.6589966°E
Local time	UTC+09:00

Key Highlights

Regional gateway: suitable for shipments originating in Daegu and nearby southeastern manufacturing areas when carrier capacity and destination connectivity are available.
Mixed passenger-cargo operation: much of the practical cargo opportunity may depend on passenger-flight belly capacity, booking controls and aircraft loading limits.
Gateway selection matters: long-haul, high-volume or time-critical cargo may require a planned connection through a larger Korean cargo gateway rather than an assumed direct movement.
Commodity sensitivity: batteries, dangerous goods, perishables, pharmaceuticals, oversized pieces and security-sensitive cargo require advance carrier approval.
Local delivery advantage: Daegu-area consignees may benefit from reduced inland distance, but final delivery timing still depends on customs release, terminal availability and truck scheduling.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team verifies the specific handling chain for each booking instead of assuming that every cargo product is available at the airport. Facility access, storage duration and special-cargo acceptance are controlled by the appointed airline, ground handler and relevant authorities.

Export and import handling

Standard cargo may be tendered through the airline-appointed terminal or handling agent. Acceptance cut-offs, piece limits, security screening and document matching should be confirmed before truck dispatch.

Customs-controlled movement

Our team coordinates export declarations, import clearance and release instructions with the responsible customs broker. Bonded or customs-controlled storage should be confirmed for the actual shipment, not inferred from the airport’s international status.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Cool-chain or pharmaceutical shipments require pre-alerting, packaging validation and confirmation of available acceptance and transfer arrangements. Passive packaging does not remove the need for a temperature-handling plan.

Dangerous goods and special cargo

Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, valuable cargo and oversized pieces are subject to carrier-specific acceptance, packaging, labeling and security requirements. Advance approval is essential.

Routes & Transit Times

Our platform checks available scheduled passenger-belly, freighter, interline and trucking-air connections according to the destination and commodity. Direct availability from Daegu must be confirmed for each date.
For long-haul destinations, cargo may be routed through a larger Korean gateway or another approved transfer point. The selected path depends on airline allotment, transfer handling, customs status and aircraft loading restrictions.
Transit time is affected by booking confirmation, export acceptance cut-off, security screening, weekend and holiday schedules, connection protection, customs inspection and final-mile trucking.
For urgent or high-value shipments, our service team compares a direct regional option with a gateway connection and records the operational cut-offs before quoting a transport plan.

No fixed route, carrier, flight frequency or transit promise should be inferred from the airport code alone. Our quotations are issued only after carrier space, routing and handling conditions are confirmed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Daegu International Airport primarily supports Daegu and connected areas of southeastern Korea. Our team assesses the factory, warehouse and consignee location before selecting the airport, because a shorter airport-to-door route can offset a less frequent air connection.

Industrial and technology cargo: production components, precision parts, electronics and urgent maintenance materials may require careful packing, shock protection and reliable booking control.
Textile and finished goods: samples, garments and fashion-related shipments are often schedule-sensitive and should be tendered with accurate piece, weight and carton dimensions.
Automotive and machinery supply chains: time-critical parts may need priority handling, but oversized dimensions, batteries, oils or other regulated contents can limit available aircraft options.
Perishables and healthcare goods: fresh products, laboratory materials and medicines require a confirmed temperature, documentation and release plan before uplift.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline booking cut-off, cargo acceptance cut-off and document cut-off are not necessarily the same. Our team obtains the applicable times from the handling party and schedules delivery with contingency.
Accurate declaration: the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, HS classification and exporter/consignee details must be consistent. Customs or security discrepancies can cause holds, amendments or re-screening.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods declarations, lithium-battery test documentation, special handling labels and carrier approval may be required. Shippers should disclose the contents and battery status before booking.
Inspection and collection: customs inspection, terminal release procedures, truck appointment requirements and consignee identification can affect delivery. The receiving party should be ready with broker instructions and import permits where applicable.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity description, HS code, pieces, gross weight, dimensions, ready date and Incoterms before requesting a routing.
Provide photographs or technical specifications for batteries, machinery, liquids, magnets, chemicals, perishables and temperature-sensitive products so acceptance can be screened early.
Use export-grade packaging, mark each package clearly and ensure the actual dimensions and weight match the booking. Mixed cargo with irregular or oversized pieces should be disclosed in advance.
For urgent or capacity-constrained shipments, ask our team to compare Daegu handling with a suitable Korean gateway, including inland trucking, transfer risk, customs status and total door-to-door cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Daegu International Airport handle international export cargo?

International cargo may be possible when an operating carrier and appointed handler accept the shipment. Our platform verifies the actual destination, flight plan, cargo type and acceptance conditions before confirming the booking.

Is a direct freighter available from Daegu International Airport?

A direct freighter must not be assumed. Our team checks current carrier schedules and, when necessary, proposes a connection through another Korean gateway or an approved airport-to-airport trucking arrangement.

How early should dangerous goods be declared?

Dangerous goods and lithium-battery cargo should be disclosed before quotation and booking. The airline may require a shipper’s declaration, packaging evidence, technical documents and advance approval.

Can temperature-controlled cargo be accepted?

Acceptance depends on the carrier, packaging, route, handling capability and available storage conditions. Our service team confirms the complete cool-chain plan instead of treating ordinary cargo storage as temperature-controlled service.

What is the best alternative when space is unavailable?

We compare nearby or larger Korean gateways, connecting flights and road-feeder options against the required delivery date, customs status, commodity restrictions and total logistics cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport code, name, location, city, country and time-zone fields in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as conditional forwarding guidance and must be reconfirmed against the shipment-specific carrier, handler and authority requirements.

Airport and airport-operator reference: airport.co.kr
International air-transport standards and code reference: iata.org
International aviation standards reference: icao.int
Korean customs and clearance reference: customs.go.kr

Schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, storage arrangements, customs procedures and routing availability are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items with the responsible carrier, handler, broker and authority before shipment execution.