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Chiayi Airport (RCKU/CYI) — Chiayi City, Taiwan, Province of China

At a glance

Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.6
Runways
18/36, 18L/36R, 18R/36L
Elevation
85 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 3/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: RCKU
  • Name: Chiayi Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 23.4618
  • Longitude: 120.392998
  • Elevation: 85 ft
  • Country: Taiwan, Province of China
  • Municipality: Chiayi City
  • IATA Code: CYI
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Taipei
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: N/A
  • Surface: UNK
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 18 110.3, ILS 36 109.9
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), TACAN
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18L/36R

  • Designation: 18L/36R
  • Dimensions: 1618x23m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18R/36L

  • Designation: 18R/36L
  • Dimensions: 3050x45m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.600 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 120.600 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 120.600 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Chiayi Airport / ROCAF base coordination
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: TWD 600/ton MTOW
  • Parking Fee: TWD 350/ton per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: TWD
  • Remarks: Chiayi Airport. Shared ROCAF/civil. Limited civil flights.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: CPC Corporation supply. Limited.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Domestic only. Military base.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 22:00
  • Curfew End: 06:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: ROCAF base. Military priority. Limited civil slots.

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Taiwan, Province of China Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum prior to scheduled departure
  • Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum; 3-5 business days recommended for non-scheduled operations
Private / GA Operations:

Prior permission required. CAA scrutinizes pickup flights to confirm private non-revenue status. Full documentation required.

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Active NOTAMs

A3901/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
PORTION OF TWY H BTN TWY B(INCLUDED) AND 259M SOUTH OF TWY B CLSD DUE TO EXER.
2026-11-25 00:00 UTC 2026-11-25 04:00 UTC
A3811/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 18/36 WIP DUE TO RUBBER DEPOSITS REMOVAL AND MARKING PAINTING. RMK: EMERG FLT WITH 5 MIN PRIOR PERMISSION FOR PERSONNEL AND EQPT EVACUATION.
2026-11-09 14:00 UTC 2026-11-12 19:00 UTC
A3688/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 18/36 WIP DUE TO RUBBER DEPOSITS REMOVAL, MARKING PAINTING. RMK: EMERG FLT WITH 5 MIN PRIOR PERMISSION FOR PERSONNEL AND EQPT EVACUATION.
2026-10-16 14:00 UTC 2026-10-30 20:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

RCXY Guiren Airport / Guiren Army Airfield 29 NM RCNN Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base 32 NM RCAY Gangshan Air Force Base 41 NM RCQC Penghu Magong Airport 43 NM RCSQ Pingtung North Airport 46 NM RCDC Pingtung South Airport 48 NM RCWA Wang an Airport 49 NM RCMQ Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base 50 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at RCKU?
The tower frequency at Chiayi Airport is 118.6 MHz.
What fuel is available at RCKU?
Chiayi Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does RCKU require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Chiayi Airport (Taiwan, Province of China). Permit details for Taiwan, Province of China
Does RCKU require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Chiayi Airport.
Where is RCKU located?
Chiayi Airport (RCKU) is located in Chiayi City, Taiwan, Province of China.
What is the IATA code for RCKU?
The IATA code for Chiayi Airport is CYI.
Does RCKU have an ILS approach?
Yes, Chiayi Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.
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