Hualien Airport

RCYU / HUN

Hualien City, TW

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:53Z

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Currently using: RCMQ
Weather Source: Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RCMQ)
Distance: 57nm / 105km from RCYU

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
06:53Z
☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
7 kt
350°
1.6 km
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
343 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI RCMQ 050653Z 35007KT 1600 -RA BR BKN003 BKN010 20/17 Q1014 BECMG FM0700 TL1200 0800 -RA FG BKN002 RMK A2994

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 52 ft
BKN 200 ft AGL
BKN 300 ft AGL
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
252 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
352 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,052 ft AMSL
QNH
343 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
341 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (52 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,160 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 20,772 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +5.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD RCMQ 050630Z 0507/0606 34008KT 2400 -RA BR BKN002 BKN008 TX22/0605Z TN16/0522Z BECMG 0512/0515 5000 -RA BR BKN010 BKN020 BECMG 0516/0517 7000 FEW010 BKN016 BKN030 TEMPO 0518/0523 2400 BR BKN006 BKN010 BECMG 0601/0604 02018KT 9999 FEW008 SCT030 BKN060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:05Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 340° 8 kt
Visibility: 2.4 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Light Rain, Mist
12:00Z BECMG
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Rain, Mist
16:00Z BECMG
+9h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 2.4 km
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
CYU
03L ✈️
21R
03 ✈️
21
03R ✈️
21L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
 9,022 ft 148 ft PEM 26°
↑ 5.4 kt • ↔ 4.5 kt
40° angle
✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 03L
 9,022 ft 148 ft PEM 26°
↑ 5.4 kt • ↔ 4.5 kt
40° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 03R
 9,005 ft 75 ft ASP 26°
↑ 5.4 kt • ↔ 4.5 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hualien Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCYU
IATA Code: HUN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 52 ft MSL

Location

City: Hualien City
Country: TW
Latitude: 24.023100°
Longitude: 121.617996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 9,022 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 03L/21R
Length: 9,022 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 9,005 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
350°@7kt
Density Alt
52ft, 20°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

RCDI N/A
Longtan Air Base
54nm
100km
RCMQ LIFR
Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base
57nm
105km
RCPO N/A
Hsinchu Air Base
60nm
112km
RCSS VFR
Taipei Songshan Airport
63nm
117km
RCTP MVFR
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
67nm
124km
RCKU N/A
Chiayi Airport
75nm
140km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Hualien Airport

Overview

Hualien Airport serves as a critical transportation hub located in Hualien City, Taiwan. Positioned at 52 feet above mean sea level, the airport features three runways capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations. Its strategic location on Taiwan's eastern coast provides essential connectivity for the regional transportation network.

Flying Conditions

The airport's coastal location suggests potential for variable wind conditions and maritime weather influences. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shear and turbulence, particularly during seasonal transition periods. The three parallel runways (03/21 series) offer operational flexibility in managing changing meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

Hualien Airport presents unique terrain characteristics with its proximity to coastal and mountainous regions of eastern Taiwan. The airport's three runways - two 9,022-foot concrete/asphalt surfaces and one 9,005-foot asphalt runway - provide substantial operational capacity. The parallel runway configuration allows for complex air traffic management and enhanced operational resilience.

Approach Considerations

Approach procedures should account for the airport's coastal positioning and potential maritime weather dynamics. The three parallel runways (03/21 series) provide multiple landing options depending on prevailing wind vectors. Pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight planning, considering the airport's elevation and potential localized wind variations.

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.

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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.