AAHK commissions third runway at Hong Kong Airport

The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has officially commissioned the third runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). This move represents a major milestone of the airport’s expansion into a three-runway system (3RS). In August 2016, construction work for the 3RS began, with the formation of 650ha of land via reclamation concluded in nearly four years. AAHK chairman Jack So 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.”<br/>