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Gateway to the historic Kinmen Islands off Taiwan's coast.
Opened
1953
Location
Kinmen, Taiwan
Kinmen Airport (IATA: KNH, ICAO: RCBS) serves the Kinmen Islands, an archipelago administered by Taiwan (Republic of China) located just a few kilometers off the coast of Fujian Province, mainland China. The airport is the primary air link connecting the strategically significant islands to Taiwan proper.
The airport handles domestic flights primarily to Taipei (Songshan), Taichung, and Chiayi, as well as some cross-strait charter and scheduled services. Due to Kinmen's unique geopolitical position, it has also served as a hub for cross-strait 'mini-links' connecting to Xiamen and other nearby mainland Chinese cities.
Kinmen itself is known for its military history, particularly the 1949 Battle of Guningtou and Cold War-era fortifications, making the airport an important gateway for both business travelers and tourists exploring the island's heritage sites, granite tunnels, and sorghum liquor industry.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and limited cross-strait international services.
Getting to & from
Passengers can access the main Jincheng township and other parts of Kinmen Island via public buses, taxis, and rental vehicles available at the airport.
Airlines here
Uni Air and Mandarin Airlines are the primary carriers operating scheduled domestic routes from Kinmen Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Kinmen Airport sits close to the Chinese mainland, with Xiamen visible on clear days across the strait.
- ›The airport has served cross-strait 'mini-link' routes connecting Taiwan and mainland China since the early 2000s.
- ›Kinmen Island is famous for its sorghum-based Kaoliang liquor, drawing significant tourism through the airport.
- ›The runway was originally constructed for military use during the Republic of China Armed Forces' defense of the islands.
- ›IATA code KNH reflects the historical romanization of the island group's name.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
