Hualien Airport

RCYU / HUN

Hualien City, TW

Last Updated
May 15, 08:30Z

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Currently using: RCMQ
Weather Source: Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RCMQ)
Distance: 57nm / 105km from RCYU

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
7 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
341 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RCMQ 150830Z 33007KT 9999 FEW016 BKN100 28/24 Q1008 NOSIG RMK A2978

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 52 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,652 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,052 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Hualien Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 7 knots. Runway 03/21 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 14:00Z and 19:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
341 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
339 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (52 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,220 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,792 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RCMQ 150500Z 1506/1606 36010KT 9999 FEW012 BKN080 TX28/1605Z TN23/1521Z BECMG 1510/1513 02004KT TEMPO 1514/1519 FEW012 SCT080 BECMG 1601/1604 36008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
10:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 20° 4 kt
14:00Z TEMPO
+6h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CYU
03L ✈️
21R
03 ✈️
21
03R ✈️
21L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
9,022 ft 148 ft PEM 26°
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
60° angle
✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 03L
9,022 ft 148 ft PEM 26°
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
60° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 03R
9,005 ft 75 ft ASP 26°
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hualien Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RCYU
IATA Code: HUN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 52 ft MSL

Location

City: Hualien City
Country: TW
Latitude: 24.023100°
Longitude: 121.617996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 9,022 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 03L/21R
Length: 9,022 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 9,005 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hualien Airport

Overview

Hualien Airport serves as a critical transportation hub located in Hualien City, Taiwan. Positioned at 52 feet above mean sea level, the airport features three runways capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations. Its strategic location on Taiwan's eastern coast provides essential connectivity for the regional transportation network.

Flying Conditions

The airport's coastal location suggests potential for variable wind conditions and maritime weather influences. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shear and turbulence, particularly during seasonal transition periods. The three parallel runways (03/21 series) offer operational flexibility in managing changing meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

Hualien Airport presents unique terrain characteristics with its proximity to coastal and mountainous regions of eastern Taiwan. The airport's three runways - two 9,022-foot concrete/asphalt surfaces and one 9,005-foot asphalt runway - provide substantial operational capacity. The parallel runway configuration allows for complex air traffic management and enhanced operational resilience.

Approach Considerations

Approach procedures should account for the airport's coastal positioning and potential maritime weather dynamics. The three parallel runways (03/21 series) provide multiple landing options depending on prevailing wind vectors. Pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight planning, considering the airport's elevation and potential localized wind variations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.