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The construction of Incheon International Airport began on reclaimed land between Yeongjong Island and Youngyu Island.

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Incheon International Airport

South Korea

Passengers/yr
57.0M
IATA
ICN
City
Seoul
Country
South Korea
15th busiest airport in the world

Incheon International Airport is the main international airport serving Seoul, the capital of South Korea. It is one of the largest and busiest airports in the world.

From the “History” section

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Incheon International Airport is the main hub for Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, and Polar Air Cargo.

Incheon International Airport
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Incheon International Airport

South Korea

Passengers/yr
57.0M
IATA
ICN
City
Seoul
Country
South Korea
15th busiest airport in the world

Incheon International Airport is the main international airport serving Seoul, the capital of South Korea. It is one of the largest and busiest airports in the world.

From the “Operations” section

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Photo: Korea Aerospace Research Institute · KOGL Type 1

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Terminal 1 is the largest airport terminal by area in South Korea, measuring 496,000 square metres.

Incheon International Airport
South Korea
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Incheon International Airport

South Korea

Passengers/yr
57.0M
IATA
ICN
City
Seoul
Country
South Korea
15th busiest airport in the world

Incheon International Airport is the main international airport serving Seoul, the capital of South Korea. It is one of the largest and busiest airports in the world.

From the “Terminals” section

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Photo: Korea Aerospace Research Institute · KOGL Type 1

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An Airbus A321-200 was fired upon by soldiers while landing at Incheon International Airport in 2011, but it landed safely without damage.

Incheon International Airport
South Korea
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Incheon International Airport

South Korea

Passengers/yr
57.0M
IATA
ICN
City
Seoul
Country
South Korea
15th busiest airport in the world

Incheon International Airport is the main international airport serving Seoul, the capital of South Korea. It is one of the largest and busiest airports in the world.

From the “Accidents and incidents” section

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As of 2024, Incheon International Airport has been rated by Skytrax as the third-best airport in the world.

Incheon International Airport
South Korea
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Incheon International Airport

South Korea

Passengers/yr
57.0M
IATA
ICN
City
Seoul
Country
South Korea
15th busiest airport in the world

Incheon International Airport is the main international airport serving Seoul, the capital of South Korea. It is one of the largest and busiest airports in the world.

From the “Accolades” section

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