Gangshan Air Force Base

RCAY

Kaohsiung (Gangshan), TW

Last Updated
Nov 5, 08:00 UTC

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Currently using: RCNN
Weather Source: Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base (RCNN)
Distance: 11nm / 20km from RCAY

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
9kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
10.10
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RCNN 050800Z 34009KT 9999 FEW012 30/22 Q1010 NOSIG RMK A2983

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 34ft
FEW 1,200ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,234ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.10 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
10.07 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (34 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,854 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 21,662 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RCNN 050500Z 0506/0606 02004KT 9999 FEW012 TX30/0605Z TN22/0520Z BECMG 0507/0510 36010KT BECMG 0512/0515 02004KT 8000 FEW012 SCT060 TEMPO 0518/0523 5000 BR FEW012 BKN050 BECMG 0601/0604 32006KT 9999 FEW012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 4kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR 20° 4kt
Visibility: 8 km
18:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 5,000ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
CAY
18L
36R
18 ✈️
36
18R
36L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
0 ft 0 ft UNK
↓ 8.5kt ↔ 3.1kt
160° angle
18L/36R 7,435 ft 145 ft ASP 181°
↓ 8.4kt ↔ 3.2kt
159° angle
18R/36L 8,019 ft 145 ft CON 181°
↓ 8.4kt ↔ 3.2kt
159° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gangshan Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCAY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 34 ft MSL

Location

City: Kaohsiung (Gangshan)
Country: TW
Latitude: 22.782499°
Longitude: 120.263000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 18L/36R
Length: 7,435 ft
Width: 145 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18R/36L
Length: 8,019 ft
Width: 145 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Gangshan Air Force Base

Gangshan Air Force Base (RCAY) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Kaohsiung (Gangshan), TW. The facility operates at an elevation of 34 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (18/36, 18L/36R, 18R/36L) with UNK and ASP and CON surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.