Taiwan’s international gateway
Taoyuan opened in 1979 as Chiang Kai-shek International Airport, taking over international flights from Taipei Songshan in the city centre. It was renamed in 2006. A large Terminal 3 is being built to handle growing demand.
What you’ll see on the live cams
Taiwan’s airlines make this one of the most colourful airports in Asia. EVA Air’s Hello Kitty jets, China Airlines’ plum-blossom tails and Starlux’s elegant gold-and-dark livery mix with carriers from Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and North America. Taiwan is a major electronics exporter, so the cargo ramps are busy with 777 and 747 freighters, especially at night.
Runways
Taoyuan has two parallel runways, 05L/23R and 05R/23L. With prevailing north-easterly winds in winter, aircraft often land and depart towards the north-east, over the coast.
Best times to watch
- Early morning: arrivals from North America.
- Late evening and night: departures to North America and cargo flights.
