Pingtung Air Force Base North (RCSQ)
Medium airport · Pingtung, Pingtung County, Taiwan
Airport data
| Name | Pingtung Air Force Base North |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RCSQ |
| Elevation | 97 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°42'1" E 120°28'55" 22.70020, 120.48200 |
| Location | Pingtung, Pingtung County, Taiwan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,012 ft (2442 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Pingtung Air Force Base North at a glance
Pingtung Air Force Base North is a medium airport in Pingtung, Pingtung County, Taiwan. The field elevation of 97 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RCSQ 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, 08/26, offers 8,012 ft (2442 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RCSQ 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 North
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 | 4 km (2 NM) |
| Kaohsiung International Airport | RCKH | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Zuoying Naval Airfield | TW-0004 | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Gangshan Air Force Base | RCAY | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base | RCNN | 40 km (22 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pingtung Air Force Base North
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 97 ft field elevation of Pingtung Air Force Base North 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 North
What is the ICAO code of Pingtung Air Force Base North?
The ICAO identifier of Pingtung Air Force Base North is RCSQ, 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 North above sea level?
Pingtung Air Force Base North sits at an elevation of 97 feet (30 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 North located?
The airport lies at 22.7002, 120.4820 — in Pingtung, Pingtung County, Taiwan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pingtung Air Force Base, about 4 km away.
Does RCSQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RCSQ 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 North?
Pingtung Air Force Base North has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,012 ft (2442 m) with a CON surface.