Hsinchu Air Base

RCPO / HSZ

Hsinchu City, TW

Last Updated
Jan 17, 13:15 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
13:15Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
11kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
10.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI RCTP 171315Z 03011KT 9999 FEW009 BKN012 BKN120 17/15 Q1014 NOSIG RMK A2997

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26ft
FEW 900ft AGL
BKN 1,200ft AGL
BKN 12,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
926ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,226ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,026ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.14 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
10.11 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,806 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 20,052 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RCTP 171700Z 1718/1824 04015KT 9999 FEW015 BKN032 TEMPO 1718/1724 03010KT FEW006 BKN012 TEMPO 1803/1809 05023G33KT TEMPO 1812/1818 06010KT FEW006 BKN011
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 15kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,200ft
03:00Z TEMPO
+9h
VFR 50° 23kt

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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°
↑ 10.3kt ↔ 3.8kt
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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