Chihhang Air Base

RCQS

Taitung City, TW

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:00 UTC

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
8kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
10.17
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RCFN 030800Z 03008KT 9999 FEW010 SCT030 BKN050 25/18 Q1017 NOSIG RMK A3005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 121ft
FEW 1,000ft AGL
SCT 3,000ft AGL
BKN 5,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,121ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,121ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,121ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.17 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
10.05 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (121 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,871 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 21,100 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +10.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RCFN 030500Z 0306/0406 03008KT 9999 FEW015 BKN032 TEMPO 0306/0310 06013KT TEMPO 0322/0402 33005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,200ft

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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°
↑ 7.9kt ↔ 1.4kt
10° 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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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.