Hsinchu Air Base

RCPO / HSZ

Hsinchu City, TW

Last Updated
Nov 4, 05:30 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
05:30Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
21kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
10.15
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RCTP 040530Z 04021KT 9999 SCT010 BKN012 BKN035 23/20 Q1015 NOSIG RMK A2998

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26ft
SCT 1,000ft AGL
BKN 1,200ft AGL
BKN 3,500ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,026ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,226ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,526ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.15 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
10.12 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,796 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 20,762 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +8.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RCTP 032300Z 0400/0506 04015KT 9999 FEW010 BKN022 BKN040 TEMPO 0400/0404 06010KT 5000 RA BR SCT006 BKN012 TEMPO 0404/0410 4000 RA BR SCT006 BKN011 BECMG 0412/0414 SCT006 BKN012 TEMPO 0418/0424 07010KT 5000 BR SCT004 BKN007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:45Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 40° 15kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,200ft
12:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200ft

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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°
↑ 20.7kt ↔ 3.6kt
10° 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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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.