Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (RCTP)
Taipei, Taiwan · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot
ICAO
RCTP
IATA
TPE
City
Taipei
Country
Taiwan
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
106 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
25.0777, 121.2328
Overview
Taiwan main international gateway. China Airlines and EVA Air hub with typhoon season operations.
Current Weather at RCTP
Pilots flying into or out of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current TAF
TAF RCTP 161100Z 1612/1718 09010KT 9999 FEW010 BKN032 TEMPO 1618/1624 16005KT 5000 BR FEW010 BKN017 BECMG 1700/1701 35005KT TEMPO 1701/1707 31010KT TEMPO 1707/1713 28010KTRead any RCTP METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for RCTP. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for RCTP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Taipei. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like RCTP include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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