Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (RCTP)

Taipei, Taiwan · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo, CPL

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 METAR

METAR RCTP 011330Z 05005KT 9999 -RA SCT008 BKN012 BKN090 26/26 Q1004 NOSIG RMK A2967

Wind 050° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 05

Current TAF

TAF AMD RCTP 011230Z 0112/0218 16005KT 7000 FEW015 BKN032 TEMPO 0112/0118 22010KT 5000 RA FEW005 BKN008 BKN030 BECMG 0200/0202 07010KT TEMPO 0206/0212 08015KT TEMPO 0212/0218 5000 RA FEW012 BKN018 BKN040

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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

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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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