Air defense identification zone of Taiwan

Taiwan's air defense identification zone is an airspace that covers the Taiwan Strait, portions of Fujian, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi provinces, and parts of the East China Sea. The zone is monitored through a radar surveillance system that continuously tracks aircraft movements in the region.

The zone was established in 1953 by the United States in response to regional security needs during the Korean War era. It has remained in place to support Taiwan's air defense capabilities over the decades.

The surveillance system reflects Taiwan's commitment to territorial defense through advanced radar installations and continuous aerial monitoring protocols.

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense regularly reports aircraft movements within the zone, with incoming flights required to submit identification information before entering the airspace. Visitors should understand this is a military air monitoring system not directly accessible to the general public.

The system covers an airspace that extends over international waters and is not entirely within Taiwan's territory. This makes it a complex monitoring area that transcends borders and raises various jurisdictional questions.

Inception: 1953

GPS coordinates: 25.00000,120.00000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08