Chihhang Air Base

RCQS

Taitung City, TW

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Currently using: RCFN
Weather Source: Taitung Airport (RCFN)
Distance: 5nm / 9km from RCQS

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
🌙 Night
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: 121ft
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)
1,321ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,921ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,621ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.13 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
10.01 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (121 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,911 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 21,500 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +13.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RCFN 141700Z 1418/1518 33005KT 9999 FEW015 BKN032 BECMG 1501/1503 06005KT TEMPO 1505/1512 FEW010 BKN016 BECMG 1512/1514 33010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,200ft
01:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 60° 5kt
05:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,600ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
CQS
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
 11,055 ft 147 ft CON 34°
↑ 1.7kt • ↔ 4.7kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Chihhang Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCQS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 121 ft MSL

Location

City: Taitung City
Country: TW
Latitude: 22.793100°
Longitude: 121.181999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 11,055 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Chihhang Air Base

Chihhang Air Base (RCQS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Taitung City, TW. The facility operates at an elevation of 121 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (04/22) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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