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Airports / Hong Kong / HKG
Large airport · HKG
Hong Kong International Airport.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong · 28 ft elevation. 14 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
10,832 ratings
14
Operators based
28
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Hong Kong, Hong KongELEV 28 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
10,832
Google reviews
ratings on Google
14
Based operators
charter operators on the field
28
Field elevation
feet above sea level
12
Nearest alternate
nm to VHSK
Field standing
14 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 98% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Shek Kong Air Base (VHSK), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH / HKG) is a large commercial airport serving Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The airport sits 28 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Apertus Aviation, Ltd., Asia Jet, and Asia Pacific Aviation Co Ltd are based here, 14 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Shek Kong Air Base (VHSK, 12 nm), Macau International Airport (MFM, 20 nm), and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 21 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 12,467-foot paved runway, HKG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Planning a trip? The Hong Kong, Hong Kong destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. In directories and search listings it also appears under Chek Lap Kok Airport and 赤鱲角機場. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Hong Kong.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“From the moment I arrived, everything was clean, modern, and exceptionally well organized.”
Santot Kanteeranon5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Its outstanding facilities, efficient operations, excellent customer service, and modern design make every journey comfortable and stress-free.”
Santot Kanteeranon5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VHHH
IATA
HKG
FAA / Local
VHHH
Elevation
28 ft
Coordinates
22.3118° N · 113.9149° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 12,467 ft
- 07C/25C12,467 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07L/25R12,467 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07R/25L12,467 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,467 ft
HKG's 12,467 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators14
- Asia Pacific Aviation Co LtdHong Kong · Part 1353.4(9)2 aircraft · VHHH
- Asia JetHong Kong · Part 1354.0(1)2 aircraft · VHHH
- TAG Aviation AsiaHong Kong · Part 1354.5(4)1 aircraft · VHHH
- Apertus Aviation, Ltd.Hong Kong · Part 1351 aircraft · VHHH
- M2 AviationHong Kong · Part 1351 aircraft · VHHH
- Cathay Pacific CargoHong Kong · Part 1353.4(313)VHHH
- HeliservicesHong Kong · Part 1354.6(34)VHHH
- Asian Sky GroupHong Kong · Part 1353.7(3)VHHH
- JetSolution Aviation GroupHong Kong · Part 1355.0(1)VHHH
- L'VOYAGE Travel Company LimitedHong Kong · Part 1355.0(1)VHHH
- Sino JetHong Kong · Part 1355.0(1)VHHH
- Global Jet Asia (HK) LTDHong Kong · Part 135VHHH
- Hongkong Jet Hong Kong · Part 135VHHH
- Metrojet, Ltd.Hong Kong · Part 135VHHH
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmVHSKShek Kong Air BaseIslands
- 20nmMFMMacau International AirportNossa Senhora do Carmo
- 21nmSZXShenzhen Bao'an International AirportShenzhen
- 35nmZUHZhuhai Jinwan AirportZhuhai (Jinwan)
- 58nmHUZHuizhou Pingtan AirportHuizhou (Pingtan)
- 66nmFUOFoshan Shadi AirportFoshan (Nanhai)
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapVHHH · Hong Kong International Airport · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HKG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,408 nm | 10h 39m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,831 nm | 11h 38m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,638 nm | 13h 31m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,009 nm | 14h 22m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,148 nm | 14h 42m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,236 nm | 14h 54m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,285 nm | 15h 1m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,331 nm | 15h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HKG?
- Hong Kong International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,467 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HKG?
- Hong Kong International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 12,467 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at HKG?
- Yes. 14 charter operators list Hong Kong International Airport as a home base, including Apertus Aviation, Ltd., Asia Jet, Asia Pacific Aviation Co Ltd. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to HKG?
- The closest alternate is Shek Kong Air Base (VHSK), about 12 nm away, followed by Macau International Airport (MFM) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HKG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 10h 39m (4,408 nm), Honolulu about 11h 38m (4,831 nm), Seattle about 13h 31m (5,638 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.