Pingtung Air Force Base (RCDC)
Medium airport · Pingtung, Pingtung County, Taiwan
Airport data
| Name | Pingtung Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RCDC |
| Elevation | 78 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°40'21" E 120°27'42" 22.67258, 120.46171 |
| Location | Pingtung, Pingtung County, Taiwan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,828 ft (2386 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Pingtung Air Force Base at a glance
Pingtung Air Force Base is a medium airport in Pingtung, Pingtung County, Taiwan. The field elevation of 78 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RCDC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 7,828 ft (2386 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RCDC 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 Pingtung 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pingtung Air Force Base North | RCSQ | 4 km (2 NM) |
| Kaohsiung International Airport | RCKH | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Zuoying Naval Airfield | TW-0004 | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Gangshan Air Force Base | RCAY | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base | RCNN | 41 km (22 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pingtung Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 78 ft field elevation of Pingtung 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 Pingtung Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Pingtung Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Pingtung Air Force Base is RCDC, 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 Pingtung Air Force Base above sea level?
Pingtung Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 78 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pingtung Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 22.6726, 120.4617 — in Pingtung, Pingtung County, Taiwan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pingtung Air Force Base North, about 4 km away.
Does RCDC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RCDC 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 Pingtung Air Force Base?
Pingtung Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,828 ft (2386 m) with a PEM surface.