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HUN Hualien Airport
Hualien Airport (IATA: HUN, ICAO:RCYU) is located in the city of Hualien, Taiwan,china.

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IATA Code

HUN

ICAO Code

RCYU

Name

Hualien Airport

Type

Country / Region

Taiwan,china (TW)

City

Hualien

Latitude

24.0230999

Longitude

121.6179962

Time Zone

UTC+08:00

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Airport Overview

Hualien Airport（HUN）, ICAO code RCYU, serves Hualien in eastern Taiwan, China, at approximately 24.0231°N and 121.6180°E. The airport operates in the UTC+08:00 time zone and functions primarily as a regional passenger airport rather than a dedicated international cargo gateway. For air freight, its practical role is generally local collection, airport-side handling and connection planning rather than guaranteed long-haul uplift. Our service team can assess whether a shipment can move directly through Hualien Airport or should be consolidated and transferred to a larger Taiwan gateway. Cargo acceptance, aircraft capacity, operating windows, customs procedures and onward routing must be confirmed for the specific shipment and date.

Airport	Hualien Airport
Codes	HUN / RCYU
Location	Hualien, Taiwan, China
Coordinates	24.0230999, 121.6179962
Time zone	UTC+08:00

Key Highlights

Regional operating profileBest suited to planned regional movements and local collection, subject to available cargo acceptance.

Gateway dependencyInternational or long-haul cargo may require transfer through a larger Taiwan gateway rather than direct uplift.

Capacity sensitivityRegional passenger aircraft and schedule changes can restrict weight, dimensions, special cargo and connection options.

Geographic constraintHualien’s eastern Taiwan location makes truck-air planning and weather-related contingency planning important.

Pre-confirmation requiredOur team verifies carrier acceptance, handling availability, customs status and onward connection before quoting a final solution.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Hualien Airport should be planned as a regional airport with cargo capability subject to operator, carrier and handling-agent confirmation. We do not assume the availability of dedicated specialist infrastructure unless it is confirmed for the shipment.

General cargo: Acceptance, screening, weighing, build-up and storage arrangements must be checked with the operating carrier or appointed ground handler.
Temperature-controlled cargo: Pre-arrange acceptance and transfer protection; do not assume an on-site cold room, validated pharmaceutical handling or uninterrupted temperature control.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the carrier, aircraft type, package limits, documentation and trained handling resources available on the planned movement.
Customs-controlled cargo: Import, export or transit status should be confirmed before delivery. A local warehouse or external customs-controlled facility may be required.
Oversized or heavy freight: Confirm aircraft door dimensions, cargo compartment limits, handling equipment and road access before packing or trucking.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic connection planning: Regional Taiwan movements may be considered where an operating carrier accepts the cargo and the schedule provides usable capacity. Passenger schedule changes can affect cargo availability.
International routing: Shipments normally require evaluation of a transfer through a larger Taiwan gateway or another approved hub. The final routing depends on carrier booking, customs status and connection capacity.
Consolidation: Our team can compare airport-to-airport, truck-air and gateway consolidation options instead of assuming direct uplift from Hualien Airport.
Transit variability: Weather, mountain-area road conditions, aircraft substitutions, security screening, customs inspection and missed connections can extend the planned transit time.

No fixed flight frequency, carrier allocation or transit commitment should be assumed without shipment-specific confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchmentHualien urban area and the wider eastern Taiwan region, subject to road access and collection-point location.

Time-sensitive shipmentsSmall consignments, urgent documents, replacement parts and high-value samples may be considered when capacity is available.

Regional productsAgricultural, food and tourism-related products may require seasonal planning, packaging review and any applicable agricultural or food-control documentation.

Industrial and commercial cargoMachinery parts, maintenance items and general commercial shipments should be checked for dimensions, weight distribution and handling restrictions.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Regional flights may have earlier cargo acceptance cut-offs than major gateways. Our team confirms the carrier’s acceptance deadline, screening deadline and truck delivery appointment before dispatch.
Documentation: Provide a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, accurate HS classification and shipper/consignee details. Export, import, transit or controlled-goods documents may vary by routing.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables and pharmaceuticals require advance approval, compliant packing, marks, labels and declarations where applicable.
Inspection and release: Customs or security inspection can delay connection planning. Cargo should remain accessible for examination and should not be delivered to the airport before acceptance instructions are issued.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity, value, origin, destination and requested ready date before booking.
Request a direct-airport feasibility check first, then compare a planned truck-air solution through a larger Taiwan gateway if direct regional capacity is unsuitable.
Use robust, stackable export packaging with clear piece marks and a packing list; confirm pallet, ULD, height and weight restrictions before final packing.
For temperature-sensitive, dangerous, live or agricultural cargo, submit technical documents and handling requirements before the booking is released.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Hualien Airport handle international air freight directly?

Direct international acceptance should not be presumed. Our team checks the operating carrier, customs status, cargo type and available connection before recommending direct movement or transfer through a larger gateway.

Is there a guaranteed daily cargo flight?

No. Regional passenger schedules, aircraft assignments and cargo allocations may change. Flight frequency and usable cargo capacity are confirmed shipment by shipment.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped through the airport?

Possibly, but only after carrier review. The acceptance decision depends on the UN classification, packing instruction, battery details, labels, declaration, aircraft restrictions and available trained handling resources.

How should urgent cargo be planned?

Provide the ready time, delivery deadline and complete cargo profile early. Our team compares regional uplift with truck-air alternatives and includes contingency time for screening, weather and connection risk.

Can temperature-controlled or perishable goods be accepted?

Acceptance requires advance confirmation of storage, transfer protection, packaging, documents and carrier capability. Shippers should not tender such cargo until the handling chain is approved.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, codes, city, country/region, coordinates and time zone are reproduced from the supplied airport master data. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and remain subject to current carrier, airport operator, ground-handler, customs and security confirmation.

Regulatory and airport reference: caa.gov.tw
Customs and clearance reference: web.customs.gov.tw
Industry code and air transport reference: iata.org
International aviation standards reference: icao.int

No unverified cargo throughput, warehouse area, runway specification, carrier schedule, handling fee or guaranteed transit time is stated in this module.