Taipei Songshan Airport

RCSS / TSA

Taipei (Songshan), TW

Last Updated
Apr 22, 23:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
23:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
6 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
341 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RCSS 222330Z 27006KT 9999 FEW016 SCT030 BKN110 27/21 Q1006 NOSIG RMK A2972

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,618 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,018 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,018 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Taipei Songshan Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 6 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Rain, Showers Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 22:00Z and 02:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 00:00Z and 06:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 06:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
341 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
340 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (18 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,186 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,630 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +12.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RCSS 221700Z 2218/2318 09005KT 9999 FEW015 BKN032 TEMPO 2222/2302 27010KT TEMPO 2300/2306 5000 RA FEW010 BKN020 TEMPO 2306/2312 07010KT 5000 SHRA FEW010 BKN018 FEW025CB TEMPO 2312/2318 4000 SHRA FEW008 BKN015 FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,200 ft
00:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Rain
06:00Z TEMPO
+7h
MVFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CSS
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
8,547 ft 197 ft ASP 92°
5.9 kt 1.0 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 - RCSS

9,488 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.9%
MVFR
25.5%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
0.3%

Taipei Songshan Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 37°C with an average of 21.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.8%
NE
2.1%
E
71.9%
SE
8.4%
S
1.2%
SW
1.1%
W
8.2%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.8°C
Range: 7°C to 37°C
7°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September November April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 9,488 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Taipei Songshan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCSS
IATA Code: TSA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 18 ft MSL

Location

City: Taipei (Songshan)
Country: TW
Latitude: 25.069401°
Longitude: 121.552002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,547 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Taipei Songshan Airport

Overview

Taipei Songshan Airport serves as a critical urban airport located in the heart of Taipei, Taiwan. Situated at a low elevation of 18 ft MSL, it provides essential transportation infrastructure for metropolitan and regional flights. The airport features a single runway (10/28) measuring 8,547 feet in length, constructed with asphalt pavement.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Songshan are predominantly favorable for flying, with 74% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 9.1 knots, with maximum gusts up to 26 knots. Temperature variations range from 7°C to 37°C, with an average of 22.7°C, providing generally stable atmospheric conditions for aviation.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location in an urban environment suggests potential for complex wind patterns and surrounding terrain considerations. Its single runway (10/28) demonstrates remarkable wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of just 1.9 knots. September, November, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly predictable wind conditions when operating at Songshan, with east-predominant winds at 90 degrees. The runway's extensive 8,547-foot length provides substantial operational flexibility. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare occurrences of reduced visibility conditions, supporting reliable approach and landing operations.

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.