Lanyu Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Orchid Island, Taiwan. Its IATA code is KYD and its ICAO code is RCLY. The airport lies at an elevation of 44 ft (13 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 3,852 ft (1,174 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Taipei time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KYD
- ICAO code
- RCLY
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 44 ft (13 m)
- Coordinates
- 22.0270, 121.5350
- Time zone
- Asia/Taipei
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,852 ft · 1,174 m | 79 ft · 24 m | Concrete | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Lanyu Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TTT Taitung Airport | Taitung City, Taiwan | 92 km · 57 mi |
| KHH Kaohsiung International Airport | Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), Taiwan | 136 km · 85 mi |
| TNN Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base | Tainan (Rende), Taiwan | 171 km · 106 mi |
| BSO Basco Airport | Basco, Philippines | 181 km · 112 mi |
| CYI Chiayi Airport | Shuishang, Taiwan | 198 km · 123 mi |
| HUN Hualien Chiashan Airport | Hualien City, Taiwan | 222 km · 138 mi |
| MZG Penghu Magong Airport | Huxi, Taiwan | 260 km · 162 mi |
| RMQ Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base | Taichung (Qingshui), Taiwan | 266 km · 165 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KYD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEK Beijing | 2,061 | 1,280 | 1,113 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 2,322 | 1,443 | 1,254 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 2,981 | 1,853 | 1,610 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,501 | 2,797 | 2,430 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,680 | 4,151 | 3,607 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 6,970 | 4,331 | 3,763 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,638 | 5,367 | 4,664 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,657 | 6,001 | 5,215 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 10,081 | 6,264 | 5,443 | View route |
| LHR London | 10,088 | 6,268 | 5,447 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,133 | 6,918 | 6,011 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,375 | 7,068 | 6,142 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,869 | 7,996 | 6,949 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,242 | 8,228 | 7,150 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,633 | 8,471 | 7,361 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 18,775 | 11,667 | 10,138 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Lanyu Airport?
The IATA code of Lanyu Airport is KYD and its ICAO code is RCLY.
Where is Lanyu Airport located?
Lanyu Airport is in Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan, at 22.0270, 121.5350.
What time zone is Lanyu Airport in?
Lanyu 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 Lanyu Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 3,852 ft (1,174 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Lanyu Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Taitung Airport (TTT), about 92 km (57 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.