Penghu Magong Airport

RCQC / MZG

Huxi, TW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
09:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
20 kt
10°
9 km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RCQC 040930Z 01020KT 9000 -RA SCT005 BKN010 BKN016 18/17 Q1015 NOSIG RMK A2999 AWOS R02 N/A

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 103 ft
SCT 500 ft AGL
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 1,600 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
603 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,103 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,703 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (103 ft)
Pressure Alt
21 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 406 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RCQC 040500Z 0406/0506 02020G30KT 9999 -RA SCT005 BKN010 BKN016 TX21/0505Z TN18/0421Z TEMPO 0407/0412 9999 SCT006 BKN012 BKN020 BECMG 0413/0416 8000 -RA BECMG 0500/0503 9999 SCT006 BKN012 BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:38Z BASE
+0h
IFR 20° 20 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Rain
13:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CQC
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
9,843 ft 148 ft CON 18°
19.7 kt 3.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RCQC

6,898 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47%
MVFR
49.9%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
0.6%

Penghu Magong Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 3.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 15.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 33°C with an average of 21.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 15.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
61.5%
NE
26.8%
E
1.7%
SE
1.5%
S
1.7%
SW
1%
W
1.4%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.5°C
Range: 12°C to 33°C
12°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,898 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Penghu Magong Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCQC
IATA Code: MZG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 103 ft MSL

Location

City: Huxi
Country: TW
Latitude: 23.568701°
Longitude: 119.627998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Penghu Magong Airport

Overview

Penghu Magong Airport serves the Penghu Islands, located in the Taiwan Strait. Situated at 103 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the island region. The airport's single runway 02/20 extends 9,843 feet on a concrete surface, supporting regional and commercial aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Penghu Magong is predominantly conducive to visual flight operations, with 50.3% VFR and 47.9% MVFR conditions. Prevailing winds from the north average 15.8 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 38 knots. Temperature ranges from 13°C to 33°C, with an average of 22.3°C, providing generally stable atmospheric conditions for flight.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position in the Taiwan Strait creates unique wind dynamics, with a consistently northerly wind pattern. The runway experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 2.9 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 2.5% of the time, indicating relatively consistent wind characteristics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 offers excellent wind alignment, making it consistently favorable for approaches and departures. September, October, and January represent the best months for visual flight conditions, with exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Pilots can expect minimal visibility restrictions, with no recorded instances of fog or extended low visibility periods.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.