Lanyu Airport

RCLY / KYD

Orchid Island, TW

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:00Z

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Currently using: RCFN
Weather Source: Taitung Airport (RCFN)
Distance: 50nm / 92km from RCLY

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
05:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
5 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
6,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
343 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RCFN 050500Z 36005KT 320V030 9999 -RA FEW010 SCT030 BKN065 24/20 Q1013 NOSIG RMK A2994

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 44 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 6,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,044 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,044 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,544 ft AMSL
QNH
343 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
342 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (44 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,152 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,243 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RCFN 042300Z 0500/0524 36005KT 9999 FEW015 BKN032 TEMPO 0500/0506 7000 -RA FEW010 BKN020 TEMPO 0506/0510 06008KT TEMPO 0510/0516 30005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,200 ft
06:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR 60° 8 kt
10:00Z TEMPO
+5h
VFR 300° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
CLY
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
 3,852 ft 79 ft CON 130°
↑ 3.2 kt • ↔ 3.8 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Lanyu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCLY
IATA Code: KYD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 44 ft MSL

Location

City: Orchid Island
Country: TW
Latitude: 22.027000°
Longitude: 121.535004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 3,852 ft
Width: 79 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
360°@5kt
Density Alt
44ft, 24°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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RCKW N/A
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45nm
83km
RCFN VFR
Taitung Airport
50nm
92km
RCQS N/A
Chihhang Air Base
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93km
RCDC N/A
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71nm
132km
RCSQ N/A
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VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Lanyu Airport

Overview

Lanyu Airport serves the remote Orchid Island, located off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for this isolated island community, connecting it to mainland Taiwan. As a medium-sized airport at 44 ft elevation, it supports essential regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Situated at coordinates 22.027000, 121.535004, Lanyu Airport experiences maritime subtropical weather conditions typical of its island location. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations and maritime weather patterns that can impact flight operations. The airport's relatively low elevation and coastal positioning suggest potential for rapid weather changes.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (13/31) measuring 3,852 feet with a concrete surface. Its geographic location on Orchid Island presents unique terrain considerations, with surrounding mountainous and coastal landscapes that can influence local wind patterns and approach dynamics. The runway's orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges during certain wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31's length of 3,852 feet requires careful performance planning for aircraft operations. Pilots should thoroughly assess aircraft performance capabilities relative to the runway length and local environmental conditions. Wind direction and potential maritime turbulence should be carefully evaluated during approach and landing planning.

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.