Kaohsiung International Airport (RCKH)
Large airport · Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Airport data
| Name | Kaohsiung International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RCKH |
| IATA | KHH |
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°34'38" E 120°20'60" 22.57710, 120.35000 |
| Location | Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), Kaohsiung City, Taiwan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,335 ft (3150 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Kaohsiung International Airport at a glance
Kaohsiung International Airport is a large airport in Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, known to airline systems as KHH. The field elevation of 31 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RCKH 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, 09/27, offers 10,335 ft (3150 m) of con 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 RCKH 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 Kaohsiung International Airport
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 | RCDC | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Zuoying Naval Airfield | TW-0004 | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Pingtung Air Force Base North | RCSQ | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Gangshan Air Force Base | RCAY | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base | RCNN | 44 km (24 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kaohsiung International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 31 ft field elevation of Kaohsiung International 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 Kaohsiung International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kaohsiung International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kaohsiung International Airport is RCKH, and its IATA code is KHH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kaohsiung International Airport above sea level?
Kaohsiung International Airport sits at an elevation of 31 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kaohsiung International Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.5771, 120.3500 — in Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pingtung Air Force Base, about 16 km away.
Does RCKH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RCKH 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 Kaohsiung International Airport?
Kaohsiung International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,335 ft (3150 m) with a CON surface.