Runway 23L at RCTP
Runway 23L/05R at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (RCTP) in Taipei is a 10,991 ft, lighted, concrete runway oriented 229°/049°. The runway is 197 ft wide, with a 1,167 ft displaced threshold on the 23L end. SkyMeter has observed 1,858 landings and 3,508 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 3.3°, touchdowns averaging 4,082 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 82 kt, a 2.1 kt average crosswind component, a 8.1 kt average headwind.
Runway 23L/05R at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (RCTP) in Taipei is a 10,991 ft, lighted, concrete runway oriented 229°/049°. The runway is 197 ft wide, with a 1,167 ft displaced threshold on the 23L end. SkyMeter has observed 1,858 landings and 3,508 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 3.3°, touchdowns averaging 4,082 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 82 kt, a 2.1 kt average crosswind component, a 8.1 kt average headwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
1,858 landings observed on Runway 23L in the last 30 days, alongside 3,508 departures.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 13:00 with 11 arrivals on the recent sample.
Average Touchdown Zone
Aircraft touch down on average 4,082 ft from the threshold on Runway 23L.
Prevailing Wind & Gust History
Over the past 365 days, winds at RCTP have prevailed from the north-northeast (30°), accounting for roughly 34% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 11.4 kt with peak gusts to 41 kt. Strong winds (≥20 kt) occur on about 10% of observations — pilots flying into runway 23L should plan for occasional gusty conditions.
Light Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 2.1 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 23L alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 3.3° on Runway 23L, steeper than the standard 3°.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 23L over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 23L grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 23L benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.