Gangshan Air Force Base (RCAY)
Medium airport · Kaohsiung (Gangshan), Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Airport data
| Name | Gangshan Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RCAY |
| Elevation | 34 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°46'57" E 120°15'47" 22.78250, 120.26300 |
| Location | Kaohsiung (Gangshan), Kaohsiung City, Taiwan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 18L/36R | 7,435 ft (2266 m) | 145 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 8,019 ft (2444 m) | 145 ft | CON | Yes |
Gangshan Air Force Base at a glance
Gangshan Air Force Base is a medium airport in Kaohsiung (Gangshan), Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. The field elevation of 34 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RCAY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18R/36L — offers 8,019 ft (2444 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18R points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RCAY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gangshan Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zuoying Naval Airfield | TW-0004 | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base | RCNN | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Pingtung Air Force Base | RCDC | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Pingtung Air Force Base North | RCSQ | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Kaohsiung International Airport | RCKH | 25 km (14 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gangshan Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 34 ft field elevation of Gangshan Air Force Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 20 airports and airfields we list for Taiwan — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gangshan Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Gangshan Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Gangshan Air Force Base is RCAY, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gangshan Air Force Base above sea level?
Gangshan Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 34 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gangshan Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 22.7825, 120.2630 — in Kaohsiung (Gangshan), Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zuoying Naval Airfield, about 9 km away.
Does RCAY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RCAY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gangshan Air Force Base?
Gangshan Air Force Base has 3 runways. The longest, 18R/36L, measures 8,019 ft (2444 m) with a CON surface.