Penghu Magong Airport (RCQC)
Large airport · Huxi, Penghu County, Taiwan
Airport data
| Name | Penghu Magong Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RCQC |
| IATA | MZG |
| Elevation | 103 ft (31 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°34'7" E 119°37'41" 23.56870, 119.62800 |
| Location | Huxi, Penghu County, Taiwan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Penghu Magong Airport at a glance
Penghu Magong Airport is a large airport in Huxi, Penghu County, Taiwan, known to airline systems as MZG. The field elevation of 103 ft (31 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RCQC 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, 02/20, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RCQC 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 Penghu Magong Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chiayi Airport | RCKU | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base | RCNN | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Gangshan Air Force Base | RCAY | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Zuoying Naval Airfield | TW-0004 | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base | RCMQ | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Penghu Magong Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 103 ft field elevation of Penghu Magong 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 Penghu Magong Airport
What is the ICAO code of Penghu Magong Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Penghu Magong Airport is RCQC, and its IATA code is MZG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Penghu Magong Airport above sea level?
Penghu Magong Airport sits at an elevation of 103 feet (31 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Penghu Magong Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.5687, 119.6280 — in Huxi, Penghu County, Taiwan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chiayi Airport, about 79 km away.
Does RCQC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RCQC 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 Penghu Magong Airport?
Penghu Magong Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.