Kinmen Airport (RCBS)
Medium airport · Shang-I, Kinmen County, Taiwan
Airport data
| Name | Kinmen Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RCBS |
| IATA | KNH |
| Elevation | 93 ft (28 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°25'40" E 118°21'32" 24.42790, 118.35900 |
| Location | Shang-I, Kinmen County, Taiwan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kinmen Airport at a glance
Kinmen Airport is a medium airport in Shang-I, Kinmen County, Taiwan, known to airline systems as KNH. The field elevation of 93 ft (28 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RCBS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RCBS 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 Kinmen Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport | ZSAM | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport | ZSQZ | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Huian Air Base | CN-0152 | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Penghu Magong Airport | RCQC | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Longtian Air Base | CN-0158 | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kinmen Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 93 ft field elevation of Kinmen Airport 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 Kinmen Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kinmen Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kinmen Airport is RCBS, and its IATA code is KNH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kinmen Airport above sea level?
Kinmen Airport sits at an elevation of 93 feet (28 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kinmen Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.4279, 118.3590 — in Shang-I, Kinmen County, Taiwan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, about 27 km away.
Does RCBS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RCBS 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 Kinmen Airport?
Kinmen Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.