Airport code
HKG — Hong Kong International Airport
HKG is the IATA code for Hong Kong International Airport, an airport serving Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Its ICAO code is VHHH, and it operates in the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 22.3089, 113.9150 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 28 ft (9 m).
Overview
About Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport is an international airport located on the island of Chek Lap Kok in western Hong Kong. It is sometimes referred to Chek Lap Kok airport to distinguish it from its predecessor, Kai Tak Airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | HKG |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VHHH |
| Airport name | Hong Kong International Airport |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Time zone | Asia/Hong_Kong (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 22.3089 |
| Longitude | 113.9150 |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 12,467 ft (3,800 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Hong Kong International Airport?
The IATA code for Hong Kong International Airport is HKG.
What is the ICAO code for Hong Kong International Airport?
The ICAO code for Hong Kong International Airport is VHHH.
Where is HKG airport located?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
What time zone is HKG in?
Hong Kong International Airport operates in the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to HKG?
The nearest airport to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is Shun Tak Heliport (HHP) in Central and Western, about 24 km away.
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