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Penghu Magong Airport

Huxi, Penghu County (Taiwan)

IATA: MZG ICAO: RCQC

Longest Active Runway

9,843 ft

3,000 meters

Field Elevation

103 ft

31 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

23.5687°, 119.6280°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#635 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#1170 of 7558

Top 15.9% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Taiwan)

#5 in TW

#7 of 18 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

-1.6%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Penghu Magong Airport's longest active runway measures 9,843 ft (3,000 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #635. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #1170 worldwide (Top 15.9%) and #5 nationally in Taiwan.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 103 ft (31 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

3 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 3 neighboring aerodromes, Penghu Magong Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base (TNN) lies just 48.9 NM away with a 10,007 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 9,843 ft (3,000 m)

At 9,843 ft (3,000 m), the primary runway comfortably accommodates mid-to-large twin-aisle widebody transports (such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900) as well as maximum-range narrowbody transcontinental configurations (Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737 MAX 9) under typical atmospheric conditions.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
02/20	9,843 ft (3000m)	148 ft (45m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base (Tainan (Rende))	`TNN`	48.9 NM (90.6 km)	10,007 ft	✅ Lighted
Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (Taichung (Qingshui))	`RMQ`	68.7 NM (127.2 km)	12,000 ft	✅ Lighted
Kaohsiung International Airport (Kaohsiung (Xiaogang))	`KHH`	71.7 NM (132.8 km)	10,335 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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