Hengchun Airport

RCKW / HCN

Hengchun, TW

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:30 UTC

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Weather Source: Kaohsiung International Airport (RCKH)
Distance: 38nm / 71km from RCKW

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:30Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
8kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
10.17
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RCKH 030230Z 25008KT 220V280 9999 FEW014 28/20 Q1017 NOSIG RMK A3004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 46ft
FEW 1,400ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,446ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.17 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
10.12 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (46 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,796 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 21,367 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RCKH 022300Z 0300/0406 26008KT 9999 FEW012 BKN032 TEMPO 0300/0303 33005KT BECMG 0310/0312 33005KT TEMPO 0318/0324 06005KT BECMG 0401/0403 26008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,200ft
10:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 330° 5kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CKW
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
5,577 ft 98 ft CON 139°
↑ 2.7kt ↔ 7.5kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hengchun Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCKW
IATA Code: HCN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Hengchun
Country: TW
Latitude: 22.041100°
Longitude: 120.730003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,577 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Hengchun Airport

Hengchun Airport (RCKW/HCN) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Hengchun, TW. The facility operates at an elevation of 46 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (14/32) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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