The Three-runway System (3RS) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is targeted to be commissioned on 28 November 2024. After the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has acquired the aerodrome licence and the 3RS has been commissioned, all three runways will be operating under the 3RS. AAHK targets to obtain the aerodrome licence in November 2024, covering the operation of the existing South Runway and North Runway, the reconfigured Centre Runway, the associated taxiways and supporting … [Read more...] about Target commissioning date of three-runway system
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Traffic at HKIA continues to grow in September 2024
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for September 2024. During the month, HKIA handled 4.06 million passengers and 29,595 flight movements, marking year-on-year increases of 22.4% and 22.3%, respectively. Cargo throughput increased to 414,000 tonnes, up 10.2% compared to September 2023. Passenger traffic maintained its steady recovery in September. All passenger segments, including Hong Kong residents and visitors as … [Read more...] about Traffic at HKIA continues to grow in September 2024
Passenger traffic reaches post-pandemic high at HKIA in July
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) air traffic statistics for July 2024. During the month, HKIA handled around 4.8 million passengers, representing a 24.7% year-on-year growth, while cargo throughput was up 14.6% to 414,000 tonnes in July. Flight movements increased to 31,100, up 29.3% compared to July 2023. Passenger traffic has maintained the growth momentum in July as daily passenger traffic exceeded 170,000 on peak days. On 28 July, HKIA … [Read more...] about Passenger traffic reaches post-pandemic high at HKIA in July
Incentive programme to encourage more flights at Hong Kong International Airport
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has introduced a new programme to provide incentives for airlines to open more routes and increase frequency of flights connecting to Hong Kong, with a view to further strengthening the position of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as an international aviation hub. Following the Early Bird Guaranteed Landing Charge Rebate Scheme which ended in March this year, AAHK launched the new Airport Network Development Programme (the Programme) in June 2024 after … [Read more...] about Incentive programme to encourage more flights at Hong Kong International Airport
HKIA reports continuous growth in passenger and cargo volume in May
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for May 2024. During the month, HKIA handled 4.07 million passengers and 29,855 flight movements, marking year-on-year increases of 30.8% and 34.5%, respectively. Mainland China’s Labour Day “Golden Week” holidays starting at the end of April had contributed a significant traffic growth among all passenger segments in May. Traffic to and from Southeast Asia, Mainland China, and … [Read more...] about HKIA reports continuous growth in passenger and cargo volume in May
HKIA crowned World’s Busiest Cargo Airport again in 2023
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has been named once again the world’s busiest cargo airport for 2023 in terms of total volume, according to the latest data released by Airports Council International (ACI). The airport handled 4.3 million tonnes of cargo during the year. It is the 13th time since 2010 that HKIA is named the busiest cargo airport in the world. Jack So, Chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), said, “We are proud to have claimed once again the top spot for air … [Read more...] about HKIA crowned World’s Busiest Cargo Airport again in 2023
