Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ)

Taichung (Qingshui), TW 🇹🇼 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

RCMQ

IATA

RMQ

Elevation

663 ft

Region

TW-TXG

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: RCMQ

Local Code: Not available

Location: 24.2647° N, 120.621002° E

Continent: AS

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: 臺中清泉崗機場

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Taichung International Airport (RMQ) generally receives positive traveler reviews, often described as a convenient, compact, and highly clean airport. While not as large as some major international hubs, visitors appreciate its efficiency and well-maintained facilities.

What Travelers Love

Cleanliness and Modern Facilities: The airport is consistently praised for being bright, clean, and well-maintained, with spotless and spacious washrooms.
Efficient Operations: Travelers report quick navigation through checks and efficient check-in processes with polite and experienced staff.
Essential Amenities: The airport offers complete facilities, including currency exchange banks, free WiFi, duty-free shopping, and designated play areas for kids. A Premium Lounge is also available.
Reasonable Security and Immigration: Security checks are generally smooth, with estimated wait times of around 28 minutes for security and 8 minutes for immigration.

Common Complaints

Limited Food Options: A recurring complaint is the restricted variety of food choices available, especially after passing through customs.
Inconvenient External Transportation: Travelers often find transportation connections to the city to be unpredictable and inconvenient, primarily relying on buses and taxis, and the airport is considered far from the city center.
Smaller Scale: Some travelers note that the airport is smaller and less elaborate compared to larger international airports like Taoyuan.

Overall, Taichung International Airport offers a functional and pleasant experience for travelers, particularly those who value cleanliness and efficiency. While it excels in its core services, improved and more diverse dining options and enhanced public transportation links to the city would further elevate the traveler experience.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
UNI Air `UIA` / `B7`	3	241	3	Dec 10, 2025
Mandarin `MDA` / `AE`	3	182	3	Dec 10, 2025
SkyJet Airlines `SJX` / `JX`	5	102	5	Dec 10, 2025
Hong Kong Express Airways `HKE` / `UO`	1	56	1	Dec 10, 2025
China Airlines `CAL` / `CI`	1	35	1	Dec 10, 2025
Air Macau `AMU` / `NX`	1	27	1	Dec 10, 2025
Tigerair `TTW` / `IT`	3	20	3	Dec 10, 2025
Tway Air `TWB` / `TW`	1	11	1	Dec 8, 2025
VietJet Air `VJC` / `VJ`	2	10	2	Dec 8, 2025
Jin Air `JNA` / `LJ`	1	10	1	Dec 8, 2025

Showing top 10 airlines by flight activity. Data includes observed departures and route networks from this airport.

For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`18/36`	12000 ft	148 ft	CON	Active Lighted

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`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`TC`	Taichung	NDB	`210 kHz`
`TCK`	Taichung	DME	`108400 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Official, metered taxis are available 24/7 outside the International Terminal Arrivals Hall (Exit B). Fares are based on the meter, and an airport surcharge may apply. This is the most direct way to reach any destination in the city.

Rental Cars

Several car rental companies, including IWS, Carplus, and Hotai Leasing, have service counters in the International Terminal Arrivals Hall. Renters typically need a valid passport, a credit card, and an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with their original driver's license.

Public Transportation

The airport is served by the Taichung City Bus network. Key routes connect to major transport hubs and city areas:
- A1 (Airport Express): Connects directly to THSR Taichung Station.
- 302: Runs to downtown Taichung (Taichung Park).
- 9: Connects to Taichung TRA Station.
Passengers can pay with cash or use a local transit card (EasyCard/iPASS) for convenience. There is no direct MRT or train line at the airport.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.