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โข Region: Asia-Pacific (East Asia)
โข Country/State: Taiwan
โข City/Town: Taoyuan City (serving Taipei)
โข Website: https://www.taoyuan-airport.com
โข Type of Airport: International
โข Airport code/s:
o IATA: TPE
o ICAO: RCTP
โข Terminals:
โ Terminal 1
โ Terminal 2
โ Terminal 3 (under construction; phased opening late-2020s)
โข Passenger numbers:
โ ~47โ49 million passengers (calendar year 2024)
Parking
โข Short-term: Multi-storey short-stay parking directly connected to terminals
โข Long-term: Long-stay parking with daily caps; advance booking available
โข Valet: Limited premium valet services via approved providers
Hotel
โข On site:
โ Plaza Premium Lounge Hotel (airside, short-stay rooms)
โข Nearby:
โ Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (direct access via covered walkway)
โ Additional hotels in Dayuan and Taoyuan districts
Other facilities
โข Restaurants/cafes: Extensive Taiwanese, Asian and international dining across both terminals
โข Bars: Cafรฉs and licensed bars, primarily in lounges and international airside areas
โข Lounges: EVA Air Infinity/Star lounges, China Airlines lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges
โข Duty-free shops: Large duty-free retail areas in international departure and arrival zones
โข Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, convenience stores, pharmacies and bookstores
โข On-site travel agent: Limited; airline service desks and airport tourism counters instead
โข Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information counters and centralised lost & found service
โข Car rental: Domestic and international car-rental companies on site
โข Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, ride-hailing services, Taoyuan Airport MRT (express & commuter), buses
โข Baby/parent room: Nursing rooms, family toilets and childrenโs play areas throughout terminals
โข Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi airport-wide; extensive charging points; business services via lounges
โข Gym: No public terminal gym; fitness facilities available at nearby hotels
โข Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited grooming services
โข Other facilities: Medical clinic, prayer rooms, cultural exhibitions, observation areas
โข Biometric check-in: Biometric self-service check-in and boarding widely used by EVA Air and China Airlines
โข Biometric customs: Automated immigration e-gates using biometric passports for eligible travellers
Disabled/accessibility
โข Free PRM assistance available; request via airline in advance
โข Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrival halls
โข Fully step-free access throughout terminals with ramps, elevators and wide corridors
โข Accessible parking spaces close to terminal entrances
โข Accessible toilets throughout terminals
โข Priority security and immigration lanes available
โข Assistance dogs permitted
โข Strong support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
โข Airport MRT stations and terminal transport systems include tactile paving and audible announcements
Runways
โข Runway 05L/23R
โข Runway 05R/23L
Length/Width
โข Both runways: ~3,660 m ร 60 m
โข Runways support Code F aircraft operations (A380-capable)
Grooving of runways
โข Grooved runway surfaces to improve wet-weather braking performance
โข High-capacity drainage systems mitigate hydroplaning during heavy rainfall
โข Surface specifications published in the Taiwanese AIP
ILS/CAT capability
โข ILS installed on both runways
โข CAT II and CAT III capability available
โข Approved for CAT III low-visibility autoland operations for suitably equipped aircraft and crews
Navigation aids
โข Full ILS coverage with PAPI
โข VOR/DME navigation aids
โข RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs widely implemented
โข Advanced surface movement radar and multilateration systems
Low-visibility operations
โ Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
โ CAT II/III operations during typhoons, heavy rain and fog
โ Stop bars and enhanced ATC separation applied
On-time departures (OTP) data
โข Airport-specific annual OTP figures not routinely published by operator
โข OTP influenced by:
โ Typhoons and severe weather
โ Airspace congestion
โ Hub-banking peaks for EVA Air and China Airlines
Airfield restrictions
โข Slot coordination during peak international waves
โข Weather-related operational restrictions during typhoons
โข Preferential runway use based on wind and storm conditions
โข Planned runway and taxiway maintenance managed via NOTAMs
Aircraft maintenance
โข Aircraft maintenance facilities on and near airport
โข Major maintenance bases operated by EVA Air and China Airlines
โข Line and heavy maintenance available for widebody and narrowbody fleets
โข Oversight by the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) of Taiwan
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
โข Taoyuan Airport Corporation implements ISO 14001โaligned environmental management systems
โข Fixed electrical ground power and pre-conditioned air reduce aircraft APU emissions
โข Terminal-wide LED lighting, smart energy-management systems and efficiency retrofits
โข Waste reduction, recycling and food-waste management programs in place
Renewable energy use
โข On-site solar photovoltaic installations across terminal roofs and airport land
โข Increasing procurement of renewable electricity aligned with Taiwanโs energy transition policies
โข Energy efficiency remains the primary emissions-reduction lever
Availability of biofuel alternatives
โข Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available on a trial and airline-driven basis
โข EVA Air and China Airlines participate in SAF demonstration flights
โข No airport-mandated SAF blending requirement currently in place
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
โข Environmental management of wetlands and green buffer zones around airport perimeter
โข Stormwater quality protection and habitat management programmes
โข Environmental impact assessments mandatory for all expansion and Terminal 3 projects
Sustainable transportation
โข High-capacity Airport MRT provides fast, low-emission access to Taipei
โข Bus networks reduce private vehicle reliance
โข Electrification of airport-owned and ground-service vehicle fleets underway
โข EV charging infrastructure available in airport parking facilities
Green building design
โข Terminal 3 designed to advanced green-building and energy-efficiency standards
โข Extensive use of natural daylight, high-performance glazing and efficient HVAC systems
โข Lifecycle carbon reduction embedded in long-term master planning
โข Sustainability criteria applied across all Taoyuan Airport capital developments
