Chiayi Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Shuishang, Taiwan. Its IATA code is CYI and its ICAO code is RCKU. The airport lies at an elevation of 85 ft (26 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 18R/36L, 10,007 ft (3,050 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Taipei time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CYI
- ICAO code
- RCKU
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 85 ft (26 m)
- Coordinates
- 23.4626, 120.3905
- Time zone
- Asia/Taipei
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 18L/36R | 5,307 ft · 1,618 m | 74 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | No |
| 18R/36L | 10,007 ft · 3,050 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Chiayi Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TNN Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base | Tainan (Rende), Taiwan | 60 km · 37 mi |
| MZG Penghu Magong Airport | Huxi, Taiwan | 79 km · 49 mi |
| RMQ Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base | Taichung (Qingshui), Taiwan | 92 km · 57 mi |
| KHH Kaohsiung International Airport | Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), Taiwan | 99 km · 62 mi |
| TTT Taitung Airport | Taitung City, Taiwan | 107 km · 66 mi |
| HUN Hualien Chiashan Airport | Hualien City, Taiwan | 140 km · 87 mi |
| KYD Lanyu Airport | Orchid Island, Taiwan | 198 km · 123 mi |
| TPE Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | Taoyuan, Taiwan | 199 km · 124 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CYI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEK Beijing | 1,881 | 1,169 | 1,016 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 2,301 | 1,430 | 1,243 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 3,028 | 1,882 | 1,635 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,341 | 2,697 | 2,344 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,522 | 4,053 | 3,522 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,166 | 4,453 | 3,869 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,446 | 5,248 | 4,560 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,459 | 5,878 | 5,108 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,883 | 6,141 | 5,336 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,890 | 6,145 | 5,340 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,108 | 6,902 | 5,998 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,331 | 7,041 | 6,118 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,738 | 7,915 | 6,878 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,144 | 8,167 | 7,097 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,607 | 8,455 | 7,347 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,675 | 11,604 | 10,084 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | TAIPEI ACC | 125.500 |
| APP | TAICHUNG APP | 120.600 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Chiayi Airport?
The IATA code of Chiayi Airport is CYI and its ICAO code is RCKU.
Where is Chiayi Airport located?
Chiayi Airport is in Shuishang, Chiayi County, Taiwan, at 23.4626, 120.3905.
What time zone is Chiayi Airport in?
Chiayi Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Taipei. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Chiayi Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18R/36L, 10,007 ft (3,050 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Chiayi Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base (TNN), about 60 km (37 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.