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 181030Z 22019KT 9999 FEW020 BKN200 30/24 Q1004 WS R23R NOSIG RMK A2966Wind 220° at 19 kt — likely active runway near heading 22
Current TAF
TAF RCTP 180500Z 1806/1912 24014KT 9999 FEW010 BKN032 TEMPO 1806/1812 24020KT TEMPO 1812/1818 24009KT TEMPO 1818/1824 24005KT TEMPO 1900/1906 25005KTDecode METAR for RCTP
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
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