Completion of Third Runway Pavement Marks Major Milestone of 3RS Project

07/09/2021

A ceremony was held on 7 September 2021 to mark the completion of runway pavement works for the new Third runway, a major milestone of the Three-runway System (3RS) project at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

The ceremony was officiated by Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region, Jack So, Chairman of the Airport Authority (AA) and Fred Lam, CEO of the AA. Also attending the ceremony were John Lee, Chief Secretary; Frank Chan, Secretary for Transport and Housing; Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury; Victor Liu, Director-General of Civil Aviation; AA Board Members, Members of the Executive Council, President and Members of the Legislative Council, representatives from major business chambers, the tourism and hospitality sectors, as well as members from the airport community, among others.

Construction works of 3RS started in August 2016, which entails the formation of 650 hectares of land by reclamation. With the completion of reclamation and runway pavement works, the new runway will commence operations in 2022 as planned. Other works including expansion of Terminal 2 (T2), construction of T2 Concourse, a new automated people mover system and high-speed baggage handling system will be completed in 2024.

With the 3RS, the airport will be able to handle the annual passenger and cargo volume of around 120 million and 10 million tonnes respectively, enabling Hong Kong to enhance its status as an international aviation hub. The AA is also developing an Airport City, comprising retail, dining and entertainment facilities; as well as office towers, a logistics centre and a mega performance venue. These projects will be completed in phases from 2023 to 2027. Taking full advantage of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai Macao Bridge, the Airport City will be a unique landmark in the Greater Bay Area.

Carrie Lam (middle), Chief Executive; Jack So (left), Chairman of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA); and Fred Lam (right), Chief Executive Officer of the AA, officiate at the ceremony for The Completion of the Third Runway Pavement.
Carrie Lam (middle), Chief Executive; Jack So (left), Chairman of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA); and Fred Lam (right), Chief Executive Officer of the AA, officiate at the ceremony for The Completion of the Third Runway Pavement.
Pavement works of the Third Runway were completed in June 2021.
Pavement works of the Third Runway were completed in June 2021.

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