Flight Simulator Flights at RCQC Penghu Magong Airport

Penghu Magong Airport (ICAO RCQC, IATA MZG) is the principal airfield serving the Penghu Archipelago, sited at Huxi in Taiwan's Penghu County. It offers a single long, ILS-equipped runway and full radio and approach services, making it a straightforward and well-equipped destination for a simulated cross-strait flight.

Overview

Penghu Magong Airport lies in Huxi, in Penghu County, Taiwan, at an elevation of 72 feet. It is identified by the ICAO code RCQC and the IATA code MZG, and is equipped with an instrument landing system, giving it the infrastructure of a well-developed regional field for a simulator pilot to operate into.

Airspace & Location

The airfield is located at coordinates 23.5686N, 119.628E, on the Penghu Archipelago in the Taiwan Strait.

Runways

The airport has a single physical runway, 02/20, oriented north-northeast/south-southwest. It measures 9,858 feet in length, has a hard surface, is lit, and is served by an instrument landing system, making it usable for both day and night operations as well as instrument approaches.

Radio & Navigation

Area control is available on 128.1 MHz. An approach ATIS broadcast can be received on 127.05 MHz. Ground movements are handled on 121.9 MHz and 126.3 MHz, and the tower frequency is 118.3 MHz.