Gangshan Air Force Base

RCAY

Kaohsiung (Gangshan), TW

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Currently using: RCNN
Weather Source: Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base (RCNN)
Distance: 11nm / 20km from RCAY

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
2kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
10.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

RCNN 141600Z 07002KT 9999 FEW012 SCT060 27/25 Q1014 RMK A2995

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 34ft
FEW 1,200ft AGL
SCT 6,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,234ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,034ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.14 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
10.11 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (34 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,814 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 21,262 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +12.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RCNN 141100Z 1412/1512 04004KT 9999 FEW012 SCT030 BKN080 TX34/1505Z TN26/1420Z BECMG 1413/1415 FEW012 SCT060 TEMPO 1418/1423 FEW012 SCT025 BKN060 BECMG 1501/1504 32010KT TEMPO 1505/1510 6000 -RA FEW010 FEW012CB BKN030 BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 4kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR
Ceiling: 6,000ft
01:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 320° 10kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
CAY
18L
36R ✈️
18
36
18R
36L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 0 ft 0 ft UNK 0°
↑ 0.7kt • ↔ 1.9kt
70° angle
✈️ 18L/36R
Active: 36R
 7,435 ft 145 ft ASP 181°
↑ 0.7kt • ↔ 1.9kt
70° angle
✈️ 18R/36L
Active: 36L
 8,019 ft 145 ft CON 181°
↑ 0.7kt • ↔ 1.9kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gangshan Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCAY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 34 ft MSL

Location

City: Kaohsiung (Gangshan)
Country: TW
Latitude: 22.782499°
Longitude: 120.263000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 18L/36R
Length: 7,435 ft
Width: 145 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18R/36L
Length: 8,019 ft
Width: 145 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Gangshan Air Force Base

Gangshan Air Force Base (RCAY) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Kaohsiung (Gangshan), TW. The facility operates at an elevation of 34 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (18/36, 18L/36R, 18R/36L) with UNK and ASP and CON surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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