What is the tower frequency at RCKU?

The tower frequency at Chiayi Airport is 118.6 MHz.

Does RCKU require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Chiayi Airport (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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Chiayi Airport (RCKU/CYI) — Chiayi City, Taiwan, Province of China

Chiayi Airport (RCKU/CYI) serves Chiayi City, Taiwan, Province of China. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (18/36, 18L/36R). Field elevation is 85 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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73% Data Complete 38 of 52 points

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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

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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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: No
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: No
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
GENDEC 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.

Airport Services

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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

A2469/26 caution

Runway restriction

RWY 18/36 WIP DUE TO FCT CHECK WORK.

2026-08-17 14:00:00 2026-08-20 19:00:00

A2404/26 caution

Obstacle erected

A TOWER CRANE ERECTED, INFO AS FLW: 1.OPR COORD: A.232730.76N 1202357.67E RADIUS:12M B.232730.84N 1202355.58E RADIUS:12M C.232817.34N 1202407.02E RADIUS:12M 2.MAX HGT: 15M AGL 3.RED OBST LGT ON TOP.

2026-07-17 00:24:00 2026-10-17 00:00:00

A1385/26 caution

Taxiway lighting closed

PORTION OF TWY CLSD DUE TO WIP AS FLW: 1.TWY B BTN TWY E(EXCLUDED) AND TWY H(EXCLUDED). 2.TWY H BTN TWY B(INCLUDED) AND 150M SOUTH OF TWY B.

2026-05-12 12:00:00 2026-08-10 12:00:00

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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).
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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