Taipei Songshan Airport

RCSS / TSA

Taipei (Songshan), TW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:10Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
23:10Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
10 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
344 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI RCSS 042310Z 08010KT 9999 -RA FEW008 BKN060 19/17 Q1015 NOSIG RMK A2998

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
818 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,018 ft AMSL
QNH
344 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
343 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (18 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,096 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 20,580 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RCSS 042300Z 0500/0524 09010KT 9999 FEW010 BKN032 BECMG 0504/0506 27005KT FEW008 BKN018 BECMG 0509/0510 SCT008 BKN013 TEMPO 0511/0515 22005KT TEMPO 0518/0524 5000 BR SCT005 BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,200 ft
04:00Z BECMG
+5h
MVFR 270° 5 kt
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
09:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,300 ft
11:00Z TEMPO
+12h
VFR 220° 5 kt

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: 10
8,547 ft 197 ft ASP 92°
9.4 kt 3.4 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 - RCSS

7,265 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.7%
MVFR
24.4%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
0.3%

Taipei Songshan Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.9 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, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.7%
NE
2.3%
E
73.7%
SE
8.5%
S
1.4%
SW
1.3%
W
7.2%
NW
4.8%

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 December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,265 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.