Penghu Magong Airport — Huxi, Taiwan

More than sixty small islands scattered across the Taiwan Strait make up the Penghu archipelago, served by Penghu Magong Airport under the code MZG, a place known for volcanic basalt columns, quiet beaches, and near-constant wind that has made it a destination for windsurfing and kitesurfing enthusiasts. Located on Huxi Township near Magong, the island group's main town, the airport provides the primary fast link to Taiwan's main island, with frequent flights to Kaohsiung and Taipei carrying tourists and residents who depend on air travel far more than the limited ferry schedule allows. Tourism swells dramatically during the warmer months, particularly around a summer fireworks festival drawing large crowds to Magong, while winter brings strong monsoon winds that can disrupt both flights and ferry service to the islands. Penghu's slower pace and traditional stone architecture distinguish it from the more developed west coast cities that most visitors arrive from through MZG.