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Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base

IATA RMQICAO RCMQ🇹🇼 Taichung (Qingshui)
Coordinates
24.2647°N, 120.6210°E
Elevation
663 ft (202 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
TW-TXG
Time zone
Taipei(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
4.7° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:15
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
18:21
Civil dusk
18:44

About 12h 42m 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 Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base

Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base

Taichung International Airport(台中國際機場)(IATA: RMQ, ICAO: RCMQ) is an international airport located in Taichung, Taiwan. In 2023, it was the sixth busiest airport in Taiwan, with scheduled services to China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, South Korea, and Vietnam.

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

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
18 / 3612,000 ft / 3,658 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPTAICHUNG APP120.400 MHz
ATISCINGCYUANGANG AIRPORT127.750 MHz
TWRTWR118.750 MHz
TowerCCK Tower120.250 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (23)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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 35% of observations, averaging 10 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan42%831 ft
Feb34%839 ft
Mar38%1,269 ft
Apr47%1,762 ft
May54%2,192 ft
Jun64%2,467 ft
Jul68%2,687 ft
Aug61%2,593 ft
Sep66%2,467 ft
Oct69%2,019 ft
Nov62%1,544 ft
Dec58%1,002 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~8312,687 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base?

The ICAO code for Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base is RCMQ, and its IATA code is RMQ.

Where is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base located?

Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base is large airport located in Taichung (Qingshui), Taiwan, at an elevation of 663 ft (202 m).

How many runways does Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base have?

Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 12,000 ft / 3,658 m.

Which airlines fly to Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base?

Airlines historically serving Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base include China Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Hong Kong Express Airways, Mandarin Airlines, Shandong Airlines, among 8 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base?

Historical data lists 23 nonstop destinations from Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base in?

Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base is in the Asia/Taipei time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base is approximately 4.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base?

The nearest airport to Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base is AsiaTec Airport (TW-0002), about 10.7 nm to the e, followed by Wuri Weihui Airfield and 208 Highway Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.