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Hong Kong International Airport

IATA HKGICAO VHHH🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Coordinates
22.3118°N, 113.9149°E
Elevation
28 ft (9 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
HK-NT
Time zone
Hong Kong(UTC+08:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:24
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
19:12
Civil dusk
19:37

About 13h 23m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport is an international airport located on the island of Chek Lap Kok in western Hong Kong. It is sometimes referred to Chek Lap Kok airport to distinguish it from its predecessor, Kai Tak Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07R / 25L▸ displaced12,467 ft / 3,800 m197 ftAspLightedOpen
07C / 25C▸ displaced12,467 ft / 3,800 m197 ftAspLightedOpen
07L / 25R12,467 ft / 3,800 m197 ftAsphLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (15)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISFLIGHT SERVICE122.400 MHz
APPAPP119.100 MHz
APPDirector119.500 MHz
ATIS-AArrivel128.200 MHz
ATIS-DDeparture127.050 MHz
CACZONE CON120.600 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL129.900 MHz
DEPDEP123.800 MHz
EMGHong Kong Guard121.500 MHz
GNDGND North121.600 MHz
GNDGND South122.550 MHz
RDRPRECISION133.700 MHz
RDRRadar121.300 MHz
TWRTWR South118.400 MHz
TWRTower North118.200 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Airline LoungesWi-FiBaggage StorageSpecial Needs AccessAirport Lost & Found

Terminal 2 will begin operations on 27 May 2026, relocating 15 airlines from Terminal 1.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(6)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (132)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HONG KONG TMAClass ATMA8000 ft MSLFL999
HONG KONG TMAClass CTMA2000 ft MSL8000 ft MSL
HONG KONG CTRClass CCTRGND9000 ft MSL
HONG KONG ATZClass CATZGND2000 ft GND
HONG KONG FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Hong Kong airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hong Kong International Airport.

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇭🇰 More airports in Hong Kong📘 Flying in Hong Kong: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hong Kong International Airport?

The ICAO code for Hong Kong International Airport is VHHH, and its IATA code is HKG.

Where is Hong Kong International Airport located?

Hong Kong International Airport is large airport located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, at an elevation of 28 ft (9 m).

How many runways does Hong Kong International Airport have?

Hong Kong International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 12,467 ft / 3,800 m.

Which airlines fly to Hong Kong International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Hong Kong International Airport include Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Astana, Air Busan, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, among 83 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Hong Kong International Airport?

Historical data lists 132 nonstop destinations from Hong Kong International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Hong Kong International Airport in?

Hong Kong International Airport is in the Asia/Hong Kong time zone (UTC+08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hong Kong International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 3.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hong Kong International Airport?

The nearest airport to Hong Kong International Airport is Shek Kong Air Base (VHSK), about 11.8 nm to the ne, followed by Zhuhai Jiuzhou Airport and Macau International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Hong Kong International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.