Shek Kong Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Shek Kong Air Base (ICAO: VHSK) is a medium-sized airport serving Islands, Hong Kong. It lies at 22.4366° N, 114.0800° E, 50 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shek Kong Air Base
Shek Kong Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Islands in Hong Kong. It is identified by the ICAO code VHSK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Shek Kong Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1884 m (6180 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 50 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) 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 ≈ 1,884 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Shek Kong Air Base
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shek Kong Air Base
Where is Shek Kong Air Base located?
Shek Kong Air Base is located in Islands, Hong Kong. Its coordinates are 22.4366° N, 114.0800° E.
What is the airport code for Shek Kong Air Base?
Shek Kong Air Base has an ICAO code of VHSK.
How long is the runway at Shek Kong Air Base?
Shek Kong Air Base's longest runway is about 1884 m (6180 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Shek Kong Air Base have?
Shek Kong Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Shek Kong Air Base a major airport?
Shek Kong Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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