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December 3, 2022

The Airport City is developing into a new landmark

The Third Runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was officially commissioned on 25 November 2022, marking a key milestone of the airport's expansion into a Three-runway System (3RS). 

     Jack So, Chairman of AAHK, said, “Since the construction of the 3RS started in 2016, we have overcome many difficulties and challenges. The project is progressing on schedule with the new runway starting operation in July this year. I would like to express my deep gratitude to all airport colleagues for their tremendous efforts in completing the new runway, which provides fresh impetus to economic growth. The Airport City is also developing into a new landmark. These achievements are nothing short of miracles against all odds.”
     The construction works of 3RS started in August 2016. The formation of 650 hectares of land (equivalent to 34 Victoria Parks) through reclamation was completed in around four years. The 3,800m-long runway started operation in July 2022. The expansion of Terminal 2, construction of T2 Concourse, a new baggage handling system and automated people mover system are scheduled for completion in 2024 on time and within budget. 
 
 
 


 


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