Hsinchu Air Base

RCPO / HSZ

Hsinchu City, TW

Last Updated
Nov 4, 10:30 UTC

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Currently using: RCTP
Weather Source: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (RCTP)
Distance: 22nm / 41km from RCPO

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:30Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
14kt
30°
5 km
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
10.17
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RCTP 041030Z 03014KT 5000 -RA SCT004 BKN006 BKN015 20/20 Q1017 NOSIG RMK A3004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26ft
SCT 400ft AGL
BKN 600ft AGL
BKN 1,500ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
426ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
626ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,526ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.17 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
10.14 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,776 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 20,382 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +5.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RCTP 040500Z 0406/0512 04015KT 9999 FEW010 BKN020 TEMPO 0406/0412 04025KT FEW008 BKN011 TEMPO 0412/0418 09010KT 5000 BR FEW008 BKN011 TEMPO 0418/0424 03020KT 5000 BR FEW008 BKN011 TEMPO 0500/0506 03025KT FEW008 BKN011
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:08Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 40° 15kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
12:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR 90° 10kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,100ft
Mist
18:00Z TEMPO
+7h
IFR 30° 20kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,100ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CPO
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
11,955 ft 148 ft PEM 44°
↑ 13.2kt ↔ 4.8kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hsinchu Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCPO
IATA Code: HSZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Hsinchu City
Country: TW
Latitude: 24.818001°
Longitude: 120.939003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 11,955 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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About Hsinchu Air Base

Hsinchu Air Base (RCPO/HSZ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Hsinchu City, TW. The facility operates at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with PEM surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.