The Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC) at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has broken ground on a HK$400 million ($51 million) expansion. The project, which will double the airport’s handling capacity for business jet movements, is expected to be completed in 2025.
“Business aviation plays an important role in strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a global financial center, and Hong Kong International Airport’s position as an international aviation hub,” Chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong, Jack So Chak-kwong, said. “It provides business travelers with enhanced flexibility and efficiency, which are advantages in our modern commercial world.”
The expansion project is broken into two phases. The first phase includes the refurbishment and expansion of the existing executive terminal building. In addition, upgrades are planned for the customs, immigration, and quarantine areas.
An all-weather canopy, spanning 26 meters (85 ft.) is also planned to shield passengers and aircraft.
In the second phase, a new support terminal is planned to address emerging demands from chartered flights and group travel flights. There will also be additional offices for fellow business aviation stakeholders.
Additional improvements include more parking, a VIP lounge and suites for individuals, families, and groups, and enhanced pilot and crew lounges.
The majority of flights handled by the HKBAC are business flights. In 2019, HKBAC recorded 9000 flights for over 40,000 passengers.
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