Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base

RCMQ / RMQ

Taichung (Qingshui), TW

Last Updated
Jan 17, 16:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
11kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
10.13
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RCMQ 171600Z 01011KT 9999 FEW012 BKN100 16/14 Q1013 RMK A2993

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 663ft
FEW 1,200ft AGL
BKN 10,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,863ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,663ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.13 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
9.48 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (663 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,453 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 20,732 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +2.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RCMQ 171100Z 1712/1812 02012KT 9999 FEW012 BKN080 TX25/1805Z TN16/1721Z TEMPO 1718/1723 FEW008 SCT016 BKN040 BECMG 1802/1805 02016KT FEW012 SCT060 TEMPO 1806/1811 FEW012 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR
Ceiling: 4,000ft
02:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 20° 16kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CMQ
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
12,000 ft 148 ft CON 176°
↑ 10.8kt ↔ 1.9kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCMQ
IATA Code: RMQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 663 ft MSL

Location

City: Taichung (Qingshui)
Country: TW
Latitude: 24.264700°
Longitude: 120.621002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 12,000 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base

Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RCMQ/RMQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Taichung (Qingshui), TW. The facility operates at an elevation of 663 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (18/36) with CON surface . 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.