Matsu Beigan Airport (RCMT)
Medium airport · Matsu (Beigan), Lienchiang County, Taiwan
Airport data
| Name | Matsu Beigan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RCMT |
| IATA | MFK |
| Elevation | 41 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°13'27" E 120°0'10" 26.22414, 120.00268 |
| Location | Matsu (Beigan), Lienchiang County, Taiwan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,773 ft (1150 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Matsu Beigan Airport at a glance
Matsu Beigan Airport is a medium airport in Matsu (Beigan), Lienchiang County, Taiwan, known to airline systems as MFK. The field elevation of 41 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RCMT 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, 03/21, offers 3,773 ft (1150 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RCMT 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 Matsu Beigan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matsu Nangan Airport | RCFG | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Fuzhou Changle International Airport | ZSFZ | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Fuzhou Air Base | CN-0149 | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Longtian Air Base | CN-0158 | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | RCTP | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Matsu Beigan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 41 ft field elevation of Matsu Beigan 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 Matsu Beigan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Matsu Beigan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Matsu Beigan Airport is RCMT, and its IATA code is MFK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Matsu Beigan Airport above sea level?
Matsu Beigan Airport sits at an elevation of 41 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Matsu Beigan Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.2241, 120.0027 — in Matsu (Beigan), Lienchiang County, Taiwan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Matsu Nangan Airport, about 8 km away.
Does RCMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RCMT 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 Matsu Beigan Airport?
Matsu Beigan Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 3,773 ft (1150 m) with a CON surface.