Hengchun Airport

RCKW / HCN

Hengchun, TW

Last Updated
Mar 6, 14:30Z

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Currently using: RCKH
Weather Source: Kaohsiung International Airport (RCKH)
Distance: 38nm / 71km from RCKW

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
14:30Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
8 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
344 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RCKH 061430Z 35008KT 320V060 9999 FEW018 SCT040 BKN100 20/14 Q1016 NOSIG RMK A3002

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 46 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,846 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,046 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,046 ft AMSL
QNH
344 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
342 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (46 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,124 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 20,735 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +5.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RCKH 061100Z 0612/0718 35005KT 9999 FEW010 BKN032 TEMPO 0616/0622 5000 BR BECMG 0702/0703 28009KT TEMPO 0705/0709 22009KT BECMG 0709/0711 35005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,200 ft
16:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Mist
02:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 280° 9 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
CKW
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
 5,577 ft 98 ft CON 139°
↑ 6.9 kt • ↔ 4.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hengchun Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCKW
IATA Code: HCN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Hengchun
Country: TW
Latitude: 22.041100°
Longitude: 120.730003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,577 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
350°@8kt
Density Alt
46ft, 20°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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RCKW N/A
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RCKH VFR
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38nm
71km
RCDC N/A
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41nm
75km
RCSQ N/A
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42nm
78km
RCLY N/A
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RCFN VFR
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VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Hengchun Airport

Overview

Hengchun Airport (RCKW) is a medium-sized airport located in southern Taiwan at an elevation of 46 feet mean sea level. Situated at coordinates 22.041100, 120.730003, the airport serves the Hengchun region with critical transportation infrastructure. Its strategic location supports regional aviation operations in southern Taiwan.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation at 46 ft MSL suggests minimal terrain-related weather complications for approach and landing. Given its southern Taiwanese coastal location, pilots can anticipate potential maritime meteorological influences including sea breezes and occasional maritime weather patterns. Temperature and visibility variations should be carefully monitored during approach and landing.

Notable Features

Hengchun Airport features a single concrete runway (14/32) measuring 5,577 feet in length. The runway's orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges depending on prevailing wind conditions. Its medium airport classification indicates capabilities for supporting regional commercial and general aviation traffic.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32's substantial 5,577-foot length provides adequate landing distance for most medium-sized aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind conditions given the runway's single orientation and coastal location. Standard approach procedures should account for the airport's low elevation and potential maritime weather influences.

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.