Hsinchu Air Base (RCPO)
Medium airport · Hsinchu City, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Airport data
| Name | Hsinchu Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RCPO |
| IATA | HSZ |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°49'5" E 120°56'20" 24.81800, 120.93900 |
| Location | Hsinchu City, Hsinchu City, Taiwan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 11,955 ft (3644 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Hsinchu Air Base at a glance
Hsinchu Air Base is a medium airport in Hsinchu City, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, known to airline systems as HSZ. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RCPO 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, 05/23, offers 11,955 ft (3644 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RCPO 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 Hsinchu Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | RCTP | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Taipei Songshan International Airport | RCSS | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base | RCMQ | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Hualien Chiashan Airport | RCYU | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Chiayi Airport | RCKU | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hsinchu Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Hsinchu Air 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 Hsinchu Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Hsinchu Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Hsinchu Air Base is RCPO, and its IATA code is HSZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hsinchu Air Base above sea level?
Hsinchu Air Base sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hsinchu Air Base located?
The airport lies at 24.8180, 120.9390 — in Hsinchu City, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, about 41 km away.
Does RCPO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RCPO 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 Hsinchu Air Base?
Hsinchu Air Base has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 11,955 ft (3644 m) with a PEM surface.