Lanyu Airport

RCLY / KYD

Orchid Island, TW

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Currently using: RCFN
Weather Source: Taitung Airport (RCFN)
Distance: 50nm / 92km from RCLY

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
5kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
10.13
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

RCFN 141200Z 33005KT 300V010 9999 FEW012 SCT018 BKN025 28/25 Q1013 NOSIG RMK A2994

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 44ft
FEW 1,200ft AGL
SCT 1,800ft AGL
BKN 2,500ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,244ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,844ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,544ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.13 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
10.09 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (44 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,834 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 21,405 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RCFN 141100Z 1412/1512 33005KT 9999 FEW015 BECMG 1500/1502 06005KT TEMPO 1503/1509 12008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 60° 5kt
03:00Z TEMPO
+11h
VFR 120° 8kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CLY
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
3,852 ft 79 ft CON 130°
↑ 4.7kt ↔ 1.7kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Lanyu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCLY
IATA Code: KYD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 44 ft MSL

Location

City: Orchid Island
Country: TW
Latitude: 22.027000°
Longitude: 121.535004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 3,852 ft
Width: 79 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Lanyu Airport

Lanyu Airport (RCLY/KYD) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Orchid Island, TW. The facility operates at an elevation of 44 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (13/31) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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