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Airport Authority Hong Kong

Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is a statutory body of the Hong Kong government, headquartered at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in Chek Lap Kok. Established in 1995, its primary mission is to operate, develop, and maintain HKIA, strengthening its position as a leading international aviation hub and a key economic driver for Hong Kong. AAHK’s activities encompass airport operations, significant infrastructure expansion like the Three-runway System, promoting sustainability, and fostering aviation talent through its Academy. It is also developing "SKYTOPIA," an Airport City, and contributes significantly to the region’s economy.
The art storage facility will be part of Skytopia, a HK$100 billion expansion of Airport City. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Airport Authority to develop HK$300 million art storage facility

Authority partnering with Hong Kong’s Eythos to create 4,920 square metre facility as part of wider push to turn city into arts trading hub.

Hong Kong tourism

Chinese New Year boosts Hong Kong visitor numbers in first 2 months of 2026

Banking & finance

Middle East tensions set to strengthen Hong Kong as a gold and wealth hub

Hong Kong society

More than 1,000 personnel, volunteers stage emergency drill at Hong Kong airport

Large-scale exercise simulates power bank fire on plane and landing gear failure, triggering coordinated emergency response across departments.

In the drill, airline staff help passengers off the damaged plane, while emergency personnel stand by to provide further support. Photo: Handout
US, Israel war on Iran

194 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East safe as attacks escalate

‘You are watching the missiles explode right above you, along with the sound,’ says Martin Yeung, a solicitor caught in Dubai.

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Hong Kong politics

Cathay Pacific suspends all Middle East operations after US-Israeli attack on Iran

Hong Kong’s Airport Authority says at least nine flights have been cancelled or postponed.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong autonomous vehicle tests move up a gear with longer routes

Routes on the North Lantau trial will cover up to 43.2km, with more vehicles allowed to operate at the same time.

The route extensions cover Tung Chung and Sunny Bay on Lantau Island. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Hong Kong airport’s second terminal will help the city reach new heights

The expansion of the city’s airport is poised to reap dividends for passengers, aviation business partners and the regional economy.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 projected to serve 15 million travellers this year

Airport Authority says 15 airlines are scheduled to operate from the terminal, set to fully open in May, with a midterm goal of doubling its capacity.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court grants bail to British man filmed wrecking airport kiosks

Youcef Bennoui, 35, charged with criminal damage and must pay HK$5,000 and report daily to police as part of bail conditions.

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A video on social media showed Youcef Bennoui, 35, pushing over several self-check-in kiosks in the departure hall and repeatedly striking them with a stanchion. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong airport’s second terminal to fully open, serve 15 airlines from May 27

Transport and logistics minister Mable Chan says the two terminals will complement each other and ‘greatly enhance’ the airport’s capacity.

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“The design philosophy for the entire Terminal 2 aims to be more vibrant, youthful and technologically forward-thinking,” the chairman of the Airport Authority has said. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest British tourist after airport check-in kiosks wrecked

Video clip captures departure hall chaos as man topples self-check-in kiosks and hits them repeatedly with stanchion before being arrested.

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Accidents and personal safety

30 people evacuated at Hong Kong airport after fire breaks out

Two teams of firefighters called to scene after fire breaks out in a switch room.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman arrested at airport over knuckleduster in carry-on luggage

Maximum penalty for trying to take banned items onto planes is five years' jail.

Officers from the Airport Police District are following up on the case. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Blooming good: where to find cherry blossoms in Hong Kong this spring

Cherry blossom garden run by Airport Authority has expanded, while On King Street Park is another hotspot.

Cherry blossoms in On King Street Park attract flower lovers. Photo: Eugene Lee
Gold in Hong Kong

Explainer | Why Hong Kong’s gold ambitions run through Shanghai

As Hong Kong and Shanghai deepen cooperation in the gold market, officials are hailing the agreement as ‘the dawn of a new chapter’.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay flights from Hong Kong to the US cancelled ahead of monster winter storm

Carrier has not revealed the exact number of flights affected, but will offer flexibility and fee waivers to customers who need to rebook flights.

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Hong Kong transport

61 million passenger trips at Hong Kong airport in 2025, up 15% year on year

Airport Authority says strong figures came on the back of busy Christmas season, while cargo throughput for the year also rose 2.7 per cent.

The strong figures for 2025 came on the back of a busy Christmas season, which saw over 200,000 daily passenger trips over eight days in December. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong airport has recovered well from the pandemic

Readers discuss the competitiveness of HKIA, the impact of the medical fee hike, and the success of the high-speed rail link.

Cathay Pacific

Dutch passenger dies after collapsing on Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong

Man, 53, collapsed on flight from Amsterdam and was later pronounced dead at hospital despite emergency first aid by cabin crew.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong police safely dispose of WWII British grenade found in park

Police say the grenade found in Aberdeen Country Park by workers was safely handled with no evacuation needed.

A World War II British grenade was discovered on Wednesday morning in Aberdeen Country Park. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong ranked fourth for ‘post-Covid air transit connectivity in Asia-Pacific’

Researchers in Taiwan assess competitive positions of 16 major hub airports in region before and after pandemic.

Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Route 6 set to fully open in 2026, transport chief Mable Chan says

New route will slash travel time between Tseung Kwan O and Yau Ma Tei from 65 minutes to just 12, Chan says.

Crime in Hong Kong

3 held over use of fake surveying equipment certificates in Hong Kong projects

URA tells Post that Novox provided surveying equipment to four projects, with two confirming use of instruments with forged certificates.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong is stepping up its competitiveness in aviation

By funding upgrades to the airport and signing international aviation deals, the city is proactively working to expand its global reach.

A Cathay Pacific jet takes off from Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok on November 28, 2024, the day the third runway was inaugurated. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong signs aviation deals with 7 countries to expand global reach

Transport chief Mable Chan says deals reached with mostly Latin American nations, while Airport Authority CEO calls for more investment to manage risks.

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Hong Kong International Airport. The Airport Authority’s CEO has pointed to continuous investment as a way to mitigate risks in an uncertain business environment. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Middle East

Opinion | Why Gulf region’s dreams of aviation domination are built on sand

While Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Istanbul’s plans are already aggressively ambitious, Saudi Arabia’s extravagant vision seems like something from fantasyland.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developers Emperor and Lai Sun find relief amid debt pressures

Emperor secures bank approval while Lai Sun negotiates asset sales as they work to ease debt pressures.

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