Hualien Chiashan Airport (RCYU)
Large airport · Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan
Airport data
| Name | Hualien Chiashan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RCYU |
| IATA | HUN |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°1'23" E 121°37'5" 24.02316, 121.61799 |
| Location | Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,022 ft (2750 m) | 148 ft | PEM | No |
| 03R/21L | 9,005 ft (2745 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Hualien Chiashan Airport at a glance
Hualien Chiashan Airport is a large airport in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan, known to airline systems as HUN. The field elevation of 52 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RCYU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 9,022 ft (2750 m) of pem surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RCYU 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 Hualien Chiashan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base | RCMQ | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Hsinchu Air Base | RCPO | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Taipei Songshan International Airport | RCSS | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | RCTP | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Chiayi Airport | RCKU | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hualien Chiashan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 52 ft field elevation of Hualien Chiashan 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 Hualien Chiashan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hualien Chiashan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hualien Chiashan Airport is RCYU, and its IATA code is HUN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hualien Chiashan Airport above sea level?
Hualien Chiashan Airport sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hualien Chiashan Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.0232, 121.6180 — in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base, about 105 km away.
Does RCYU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RCYU 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 Hualien Chiashan Airport?
Hualien Chiashan Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 9,022 ft (2750 m) with a PEM surface.