Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base — Taichung (Qingshui), Taiwan
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Distance & flight time from RMQ
Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base
Sharing its runways with a Republic of China Air Force base, RMQ serves Taichung, Taiwan's third-largest city, from a site historically known as Ching Chuan Kang, or CCK, a name still used informally by many residents. The base gained international prominence during the Vietnam War era, when American forces used it as a logistics and refueling hub, and the military connection persists today even as civilian passenger traffic has grown substantially. Taichung itself sits in central Taiwan and has developed into a major manufacturing and cultural center, home to the National Taichung Theater and a thriving arts scene. RMQ primarily handles domestic connections to Taipei, Kaohsiung, and outlying islands, alongside a growing slate of international routes to destinations in China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Expansion projects in recent years have aimed to relieve pressure on Taiwan's busier northern airports by strengthening central Taiwan's direct air links abroad.
Runways at Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 12000 ft (3658 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | TAICHUNG APP | 120.4 MHz |
| ATIS | CINGCYUANGANG AIRPORT | 127.75 MHz |
| Tower | CCK Tower | 120.25 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.75 MHz |
Airports near Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ)
- Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) — 69.4 km (43.1 mi)
- Chiayi Airport (CYI) — 92.2 km (57.3 mi)
- Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN) — 104.7 km (65.1 mi)
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) — 109.5 km (68.0 mi)
- Penghu Magong Airport (MZG) — 127.2 km (79.0 mi)
- Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA) — 129.7 km (80.6 mi)
- Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base (TNN) — 152.1 km (94.5 mi)
- Taitung Airport (TTT) — 174.9 km (108.7 mi)
RMQ operates as a joint civil-military facility, and the surrounding Taichung area is also served by high-speed rail linking it quickly to Taipei and Kaohsiung.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base?
The IATA code for Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base is RMQ.
What is the ICAO code for Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base?
The ICAO code for Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base is RCMQ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.