Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): Codes, Runways & Location
Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG · ICAO: VHHH) is a large airport serving Hong Kong, Hong Kong. It lies at 22.3118° N, 113.9149° E, 28 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Hong Kong in Hong Kong. It is identified by the IATA code HKG and the ICAO code VHHH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Hong Kong International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 28 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Shek Kong Air Base about 22 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,800 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Hong Kong International Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Hong Kong International Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hong Kong International Airport
Where is Hong Kong International Airport located?
Hong Kong International Airport is located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Its coordinates are 22.3118° N, 113.9149° E.
What is the airport code for Hong Kong International Airport?
Hong Kong International Airport has an IATA code of HKG and an ICAO code of VHHH.
How long is the runway at Hong Kong International Airport?
Hong Kong International Airport's longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Hong Kong International Airport have?
Hong Kong International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Hong Kong International Airport a major airport?
Hong Kong International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Hong Kong International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →