Cover Airport City at Hong Kong International Airport (Photo: HKIA)
Airport City at Hong Kong International Airport (Photo: HKIA)
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Here’s everything we know so far about the expansion of Hong Kong's Airport City
The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has announced that it has big plans to turn Hong Kong International Airport into a global landmark, with the development of Airport City—a multipurpose hub around the airport that will combine aviation services with hospitality, shopping, entertainment, and business facilities.
With the aim to drive the economic development of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, the developments will take place on the Port Island of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, as well as the bay area between the airport island and Tung Chung.
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Fred Lam, Chairman of AAHK, says, “HKIA is a leading international aviation hub in Asia. With the three-runway system fully operating by the end of this year, we are in a position to press full steam ahead with innovative projects in different market segments. The expansion of the development blueprint will focus on leveraging Hong Kong’s unique advantages and creating synergy among various projects to transform the Airport City into a new landmark of Asia. It will be a distinct tourist hotspot for visitors from Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and all over the world, especially premium visitors, injecting impetus into the economic growth of Hong Kong and the region.”
Here’s what we know about Hong Kong's Airport City so far...
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A ‘Jet Fresh Market’
HKIA is a world leader in air cargo, with incredible quantities of fresh, high-end produce brought in daily from around the world. Leveraging this, AAHK plans to develop a “Jet Fresh Market” on the Hong Kong Port Island which will operate as a one-stop shop for quality fresh foods, and offer unique dining experiences with views of aircraft movements.
A world-class marina
Making the most of its proximity to the water, the AAHK will introduce Hong Kong’s biggest marina and ancillary facilities, with the goal of turning Airport City into an unparalleled yacht tourism destination. A range of water leisure and recreation facilities will also be developed.
An international art hub
To complement Hong Kong’s position as a leading international art hub, and art exhibitions at nearby AsiaWorld-Expo, AAHK plans to create what it describes as an “art ecosystem” at HKIA, which puts art creation, appreciation and trade under one roof with an art community that comprises galleries and studios. There will also be a purpose-built large-scale artwork storage facility—the first of its kind in Hong Kong.
Plenty of public spaces
A series of indoor and outdoor leisure, cultural, and entertainment facilities will be developed along the coastline, with plans for promenades and hotel developments in the works. The AAHK also has plans for a brand-new sports entertainment complex on the Hong Kong Port Island that will combine indoor and outdoor sports concepts.
Expanding AsiaWorld-Expo
The introduction of phase two of AsiaWorld-Expo’s expansion will make it Hong Kong’s largest indoor arena, with a seating capacity that exceeds 20,000. Additional convention and exhibition facilities will also be part of the expansion, upping Hong Kong's appeal as a host for international events.
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Coco Marett is a writer and editor who grew up between Hong Kong and Melbourne. She currently heads the travel section for Tatler Asia, and manages the Tatler Travel account on Instagram. She is known for her features on unique, under-the-radar properties and destinations. She's also known for her in-depth interviews that paint a refreshingly candid portrait of influential figures across various industries —from artists to political figures, CEOs to celebrity chefs. Follow her on Instagram @cocomarett
