Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Hsinchu Air Base (IATA: HSZ · ICAO: RCPO) is a medium-sized airport serving Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It lies at 24.8180° N, 120.9390° E, 26 ft (8 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hsinchu Air Base
Hsinchu Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Hsinchu City in Taiwan. It is identified by the IATA code HSZ and the ICAO code RCPO. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Hsinchu Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3644 m (11955 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 26 ft (8 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) about 41 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,644 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hsinchu Air Base
Where is Hsinchu Air Base located?
Hsinchu Air Base is located in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. Its coordinates are 24.8180° N, 120.9390° E.
What is the airport code for Hsinchu Air Base?
Hsinchu Air Base has an IATA code of HSZ and an ICAO code of RCPO.
How long is the runway at Hsinchu Air Base?
Hsinchu Air Base's longest runway is about 3644 m (11955 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Hsinchu Air Base have?
Hsinchu Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Hsinchu Air Base a major airport?
Hsinchu Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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