Hsinchu Airport ( zh, 新竹機場, ) is an airport and military airbase in
North District,
Hsinchu City,
Taiwan. It was constructed during the era of
Japanese rule on 19 May 1936 and was named . As of the late 1990s, the longest runway at Hsinchu was reportedly 12,000 feet (3658 m) long.
Stationed at Hsinchu AB:
* 499th Tactical Fighter Wing
* 41 Sqn (
Mirage 2000-5)
* 42 Sqn (Mirage 2000–5)
* 48 Sqn (Mirage 2000–5).
History
In July 2020 a
Bell OH-58 Kiowa
The Bell OH-58 Kiowa is a family of single-engine single-rotor military helicopters used for observation, utility, and direct fire support. It was produced by the American manufacturer Bell Helicopter and is closely related to the Model 206A ...
helicopter crashed at Hsinchu Air Force base, killing the two pilots.
See also
*
Republic of China Air Force
References
1998 establishments in Taiwan
Airports in Taiwan
Republic of China Air Force
Buildings and structures in Hsinchu
Transportation in Hsinchu
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