Hsinchu Air Base

RCPO / HSZ

Hsinchu City, TW

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:30 UTC

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Currently using: RCTP
Weather Source: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (RCTP)
Distance: 22nm / 41km from RCPO

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:30Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
12kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
10.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RCTP 171130Z 03012KT 350V050 9999 FEW010 BKN014 BKN120 17/15 Q1014 NOSIG RMK A2995

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26ft
FEW 1,000ft AGL
BKN 1,400ft AGL
BKN 12,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,026ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,426ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,026ft 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 (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,806 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 20,052 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RCTP 170500Z 1706/1812 04010KT 9999 FEW012 BKN032 TEMPO 1706/1712 03015KT TEMPO 1718/1724 08005KT 7000 -RA BR SCT008 BKN016 TEMPO 1804/1810 03015KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,200ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+7h
MVFR 80° 5kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 1,600ft
Light Rain, Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CPO
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
11,955 ft 148 ft PEM 44°
↑ 11.3kt ↔ 4.1kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hsinchu Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCPO
IATA Code: HSZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Hsinchu City
Country: TW
Latitude: 24.818001°
Longitude: 120.939003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 11,955 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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About Hsinchu Air Base

Hsinchu Air Base (RCPO/HSZ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Hsinchu City, TW. The facility operates at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with PEM surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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