Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH)
Hong Kong, China · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
VHHH
IATA
HKG
City
Hong Kong
Country
China
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
28 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
22.3089, 113.9146
Overview
Major Asian hub built on reclaimed land. Cathay Pacific base with complex approach over Victoria Harbour.
Current Weather at VHHH
Pilots flying into or out of Hong Kong International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR VHHH 030900Z 21009KT 9999 FEW018 32/25 Q1001 NOSIGWind 210° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 21
Current TAF
TAF VHHH 030800Z 0309/0415 18010KT 9999 FEW015 TX35/0406Z TN29/0323Z TEMPO 0318/0324 VRB05KT BECMG 0402/0404 27010KTDecode METAR for VHHH
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Hong Kong International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for VHHH. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for VHHH. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Hong Kong. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Hong Kong International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Hong Kong International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like VHHH include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Hong Kong International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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