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Penghu Magong Airport

IATA MZGICAO RCQC🇹🇼 Huxi
Coordinates
23.5687°N, 119.6280°E
Elevation
103 ft (31 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
TW-PEN
Time zone
Taipei(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
4.5° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:20
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
18:24
Civil dusk
18:47

About 12h 41m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Penghu Magong Airport

Penghu Magong Airport

Penghu Airport, formerly Magong Airport, is a domestic airport in Huxi, Penghu County, Taiwan. Handling 2,380,265 passengers in 2017, it is the fifth-busiest airport in Taiwan. The ROC Air Force's Magong Air Base is also located here.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Penghu Magong Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: RCNN.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 209,843 ft / 3,000 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ACCTAIPEI APP128.100 MHz
ATISATIS127.050 MHz
GNDGND126.300 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
TWRTWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: N (from about 0°), on 28% of observations, averaging 7 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan50%274 ft
Feb51%385 ft
Mar61%889 ft
Apr72%1,328 ft
May72%1,664 ft
Jun68%1,849 ft
Jul67%1,939 ft
Aug60%1,849 ft
Sep75%1,877 ft
Oct72%1,491 ft
Nov66%1,016 ft
Dec68%467 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~2741,939 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Penghu Magong Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Penghu Magong Airport?

The ICAO code for Penghu Magong Airport is RCQC, and its IATA code is MZG.

Where is Penghu Magong Airport located?

Penghu Magong Airport is large airport located in Huxi, Taiwan, at an elevation of 103 ft (31 m).

How many runways does Penghu Magong Airport have?

Penghu Magong Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Penghu Magong Airport?

Airlines historically serving Penghu Magong Airport include Mandarin Airlines, TransAsia Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Penghu Magong Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Penghu Magong Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Penghu Magong Airport in?

Penghu Magong Airport is in the Asia/Taipei time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Penghu Magong Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Penghu Magong Airport is approximately 4.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Penghu Magong Airport?

The nearest airport to Penghu Magong Airport is Wang'an Airport (WOT), about 13.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Qimei Airport and 296 298 Highway Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Penghu Magong Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.