Chiayi Airport

RCKU / CYI

Shuishang, TW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:21Z

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Currently using: RCNN
Weather Source: Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base (RCNN)
Distance: 32nm / 60km from RCKU

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
09:21Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
6 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI RCNN 040921Z 01006KT 9999 VCSH FEW010 SCT025 BKN050 22/17 Q1014 NOSIG RMK A2995 VCSH SW

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 85 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,085 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,585 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,085 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (85 ft)
Pressure Alt
63 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 923 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RCNN 040510Z 0406/0506 02008KT 9000 -RA SCT008 BKN020 BKN040 TX26/0505Z TN19/0420Z BECMG 0414/0417 36004KT 7000 -RA FEW010 SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 0418/0423 9000 FEW012 BKN060 BECMG 0501/0504 36008KT 9999
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:33Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 20° 8 kt
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Rain
14:00Z BECMG
+5h
MVFR 360° 4 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Rain
18:00Z TEMPO
+9h
VFR
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 6,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CKU
18L
36R
18 ✈️
36
18R
36L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
0 ft 0 ft UNK
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
170° angle
18L/36R 5,307 ft 74 ft ASP 179°
5.9 kt 1.1 kt
169° angle
18R/36L 10,007 ft 148 ft CON 180°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Chiayi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCKU
IATA Code: CYI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 85 ft MSL

Location

City: Shuishang
Country: TW
Latitude: 23.462577°
Longitude: 120.390544°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 18L/36R
Length: 5,307 ft
Width: 74 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18R/36L
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Chiayi Airport

Overview

Chiayi Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Shuishang, Taiwan, positioned at coordinates 23.462577, 120.390544. The airport sits at an elevation of 85 feet mean sea level (MSL) and provides essential aviation infrastructure for the region. Its three runways offer substantial capacity for various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Situated in central Taiwan, Chiayi Airport experiences typical subtropical climate conditions that can produce variable weather patterns. The airport's moderate elevation at 85 ft MSL suggests relatively stable atmospheric conditions, though pilots should anticipate potential seasonal humidity and precipitation variations. Temperature and wind characteristics will likely influence runway selection and approach strategies.

Notable Features

The airport features three distinct runways: an unspecified 18/36 runway, a 5,307-foot asphalted 18L/36R runway, and a substantial 10,007-foot concrete 18R/36L runway. This diverse runway configuration provides operational flexibility for different aircraft types and weights. The substantial length of the 18R/36L runway particularly accommodates larger aircraft and potentially supports complex operational requirements.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation suggests north-south approaches with multiple parallel runway options. Pilots should carefully evaluate runway lengths and surface types when planning arrivals and departures. The concrete 10,007-foot runway offers the most extensive operational capability and likely represents the primary approach and landing surface for most aircraft movements.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.