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Lanyu Airport

Orchid Island, Taiwan

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Elevation

44 ft

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KYD

Location

Orchid Island · TTT · Taiwan

Position

22.027°, 121.535° · 44 ft elev.

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Remote island gateway serving Taiwan's Orchid Island community.

Location

Orchid Island, Taiwan

Lanyu Airport, designated by IATA code KYD and ICAO code RCLY, is a small domestic airport serving Orchid Island (Lanyu), a remote volcanic island off the southeastern coast of Taiwan in Taitung County. The airport provides the primary air link connecting the indigenous Tao people and visitors to the Taiwanese mainland. The airport operates limited daily flights primarily to Taitung City on the main island of Taiwan, making it a critical lifeline for residents and tourists alike. Given the island's isolation and the lack of regular ferry services in rough weather, air transport is often the most reliable means of access. Orchid Island is known for its distinctive Tao culture, traditional wooden canoes, and natural beauty, attracting eco-tourists and researchers. The airport plays an essential role in supporting the island's small economy and population of a few thousand inhabitants.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of a remote island facility.

Getting to & from

Ground transport on Orchid Island is limited, with taxis and scooter rentals available near the airport for travel around the island's ring road.

Airlines here

Dailyair Corporation and other small regional carriers operate propeller aircraft services primarily to Taitung Airport on the Taiwanese mainland.

Notable facts

›Orchid Island is home to the indigenous Tao (Yami) people, one of Taiwan's recognized Aboriginal tribes.
›The runway is short and suited only to small propeller-driven aircraft due to the island's mountainous terrain.
›Weather conditions can frequently disrupt flights, making the airport's schedule subject to cancellations.
›The island has no traffic lights and limited road infrastructure, reflecting its remote character.
›Lanyu Airport serves as a critical emergency and medical evacuation link for island residents.

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The Lanyu Airport is an airport on Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan. The airport does not support night time flying except for emergency medical services flights.

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Taipei Times· 4/14/2017

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Lanyu Airport

Airport in Taitung County, Taiwan

The Lanyu Airport is an airport on Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan. The airport does not support night time flying except for emergency medical services flights.

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