Hong Kong airport launches new third runway

Published November 25, 2022 5:36 AM

By ZEN SOO and ALICE FUNG
Associated Press

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s airport has officially launched a new third runway which is expected to boost the city’s status as an aviation hub. The Airport Authority Hong Kong said about 140 flights a day are already using the new runway, which has been in operation since early July. However, the airport is still using only two runways because its center runway has been closed for reconfiguration. The airport is also expanding its Terminal 2 and is building a new concourse and baggage handling system. Work is expected to be completed by 2024, after which the airport will use all three runways, giving it more flight capacity.

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