# Dongsha Island (Pratas Island) Airport (DSX)

> Kaohsiung (Cijin - Pratas Island), TW · IATA: DSX · ICAO: RCLM · Small Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `DSX` |
| ICAO | `RCLM` |
| City | Kaohsiung (Cijin - Pratas Island) |
| Country | TW |
| Type | Small Airport |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 20.70660, 116.72100 |

## Description

The Dongsha strip (IATA: DSX, ICAO: RCLM) lies on Pratas Island in the northern South China Sea and is administered by Taiwan, formally assigned to the Cijin district of Kaohsiung. It is used solely for government, coast guard and military flights and for supplying the personnel stationed there; there is no public scheduled service, no third-party cargo handling and no customs post. Air freight for Taiwan moves through Taipei Taoyuan (TPE), the country's largest cargo airport, and Kaohsiung (KHH) in the south, complemented by the seaport of Kaohsiung.

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