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HKE173

Operated by Hong Kong Express Airways

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Departure

RMQ RCMQ VFR

Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base

Taichung (Qingshui), TW

Local time
10:00 GMT+8
Timezone
Asia/Taipei
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
663 ft
Coordinates
24.2647, 120.6210

cloud Weather

Wind
220° / 5 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
FEW 1,200 ft, SCT 2,000 ft
Temp / Dew
29°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T01:30:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR RCMQ 150130Z 22005KT 9999 FEW012 SCT020 29/22 Q1012 NOSIG RMK A2991

TAF RCMQ 142300Z 1500/1524 20004KT 9999 FEW012 SCT050 TX32/1505Z TN21/1521Z BECMG 1508/1510 34008KT 8000 FEW012 BKN060 TEMPO 1511/1516 3200 RA BR SCT006 BKN016 BECMG 1517/1520 5000 -RA BR FEW012 BKN030 BECMG 1521/1523 5000 BR

Arrival

HKG VHHH VFR

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong, HK

Local time
10:00 GMT+8
Timezone
Asia/Hong_Kong
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
28 ft
Coordinates
22.3118, 113.9149

cloud Weather

Wind
160° / 8 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
FEW 1,000 ft, SCT 2,000 ft
Temp / Dew
28°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T01:30:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR VHHH 150130Z 16008KT 140V200 9999 FEW010 SCT020 28/22 Q1011 NOSIG

TAF VHHH 142300Z 1500/1606 18010KT 9999 FEW010 SCT025 TX29/1506Z TX29/1606Z TN26/1522Z TEMPO 1500/1503 VRB05KT

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 17 Departures
flight_land 7 Arrivals

Recent history last 3

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-14 780AC6 RMQ → HKG Apr 14, 05:40 UTCApr 14, 06:55 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-04-13 78924E - Apr 13, 06:20 UTCApr 13, 06:45 UTC25m - -
2026-04-13 78924E - Apr 13, 05:30 UTCApr 13, 05:45 UTC15m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
3
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
2

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 3

HKE173 frequently asked

Where does flight HKE173 fly?
HKE173 (Hong Kong Express Airways) flies from RMQ to HKG. View the full route page.
How long is flight HKE173?
Based on observed flights, HKE173 takes on average 38m from takeoff to landing.
How often does HKE173 fly?
HKE173 has been observed flying occasionally in our tracking data. We've recorded 3 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight HKE173?
HKE173 has been operated by 2 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track HKE173 live?
Yes. When HKE173 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.