Airport code

HKG Airport Code, Hong Kong International Airport

HKG is the IATA code for Hong Kong International Airport, the main international gateway for Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Airlines and booking systems use HKG, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code VHHH. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 22.31° N, 113.91° E.

City
Hong Kong
Country
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
22.31184, 113.91486
Elevation
28 ft
Runways
3
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Hong Kong airport code?

The airport code for Hong Kong International Airport is HKG. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code VHHH, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It ranks among the busiest airports in the world by scheduled connections, sitting at number 20 in our dataset. Its ICAO code VHHH begins with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia.

Where is HKG?

Hong Kong International Airport serves Hong Kong, Hong Kong. It is close to sea level at 28 ft (9 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at HKG

It has 3 runways. The longest is 12,467 ft (3.80 km), designated 07C/25C.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Hong Kong?

The IATA airport code for Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong is HKG. Its ICAO code is VHHH.

What is the 3-letter code for Hong Kong?

The 3-letter IATA code for Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong is HKG.

What airport is HKG?

HKG is Hong Kong International Airport, located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

What country is HKG in?

HKG (Hong Kong International Airport) is in Hong Kong.

Where is HKG airport located?

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, at coordinates 22.31184, 113.91486.

What is the ICAO code for Hong Kong International Airport?

The ICAO code for Hong Kong International Airport is VHHH. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code HKG.

What is the difference between HKG and VHHH?

HKG is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. VHHH is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Hong Kong International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Hong Kong and the wider region:

Popular routes from HKG

Distance and typical flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to other airports it connects with:

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