Hsinchu Air Base is an airbase in Hsinchu, Taiwan. It was opened on January 1, 1998. As of the late 1990s, the longest runway at Hsinchu was reportedly 12,000 feet (3658 m) long. The air base is located at 24°49'05" north latitude and 120°56'21" east longitude. Stationed at Hsinchu AB: * 499th Tactical Fighter Wing * 41 Sqn (Mirage 2000) * 42 Sqn (Mirage 2000) * 48 Sqn (Mirage 2000).