Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

RCTP / TPE

Taoyuan, TW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
12 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
344 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RCTP 041800Z 03012KT 9999 -RA FEW012 SCT020 BKN070 19/18 Q1015 NOSIG RMK A2998

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 106 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,306 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,106 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,106 ft AMSL
QNH
344 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
340 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (106 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,184 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 20,689 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +4.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RCTP 041700Z 0418/0524 03010KT 6000 FEW008 BKN012 TEMPO 0418/0424 FEW015 BKN032 BECMG 0502/0504 36008KT SCT005 BKN008 TEMPO 0504/0510 33005KT 4000 BR SCT003 BKN005 TEMPO 0510/0516 3500 BR SCT002 BKN004 TEMPO 0516/0522 03012KT 3200 RA BR SCT002 BKN003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 30° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
02:00Z BECMG
+8h
IFR 360° 8 kt
Ceiling: 800 ft
04:00Z TEMPO
+10h
IFR 330° 5 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
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24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CTP
05L ✈️
23R
05R ✈️
23L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05L/23R
Active: 05L
12,008 ft 197 ft CON 49°
11.3 kt 4.1 kt
20° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 05R
10,991 ft 197 ft CON 49°
11.3 kt 4.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RCTP

8,390 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.5%
MVFR
24.3%
IFR
13.4%
LIFR
1.8%

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 12.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 37°C with an average of 21°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 12.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.1%
NE
56.2%
E
11.1%
SE
3.3%
S
4.8%
SW
3.5%
W
3.1%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 21°C
Range: 9°C to 37°C
9°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05L/23R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 05R/23L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,390 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCTP
IATA Code: TPE
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 106 ft MSL

Location

City: Taoyuan
Country: TW
Latitude: 25.077700°
Longitude: 121.233002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 12,008 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 10,991 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

Overview

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Taiwan, located in Taoyuan City. The airport operates two substantial concrete runways capable of handling large commercial and international aircraft, with significant runway lengths of 12,008 and 10,991 feet. As a major aviation hub, the airport sits at a modest elevation of 106 feet mean sea level, providing relatively straightforward terrain conditions for approach and landing.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable flying conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 66.6% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 21.4% of the time. The prevailing wind from the northeast (45°) averages 12.6 knots, with maximum observed winds of 28 knots. Temperature variations range from 9°C to 37°C, with an average of 22.2°C, suggesting potential for thermal considerations during flight operations.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind at 3.6 knots. The airport's geographical location provides stable meteorological characteristics, with consistently high visibility averaging 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of significant fog or low visibility events. September, October, and November represent the most favorable months for VFR operations.

Approach Considerations

Given the consistent wind patterns from the northeast, approaches to runways 05L/23R and 05R/23L should be straightforward with minimal wind correction requirements. The substantial runway lengths provide ample space for diverse aircraft types, and the lack of reported low visibility conditions suggests reliable approach and landing potential. Pilots should anticipate standard approach procedures with high predictability of visual meteorological conditions.

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.