Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
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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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#7 in Taiwan
Among 18 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#1170 Worldwide
Top 15.9% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#5207 MSL
Top 71.5% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
-1.6%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Penghu Magong Airport's longest active runway measures 9,843 ft (3,000 m). It ranks as the #7 longest runway in Taiwan and #1170 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 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
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)