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Hong Kong International Airport

VHHH
966
Flights/Day
05:51
Local Time
Hong Kong
Timezone
28ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
VHHH
VFR
19°C
Few Clouds • 14kt • 1018.00"
Observed: 21:30 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
05:00
CLR
12:00 TEMPO
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 11:00 local time
About Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong faces significant typhoon exposure (June-November). The T8 signal means airport closure and city-wide shutdown.

Is Hong Kong Airport turbulent?

Hong Kong's airport on Lantau Island faces unique turbulence challenges. The mountainous terrain (nearly 1,000m peaks) creates significant wind shear when air flows over the island. The Hong Kong Observatory developed a pioneering Wind Shear and Turbulence Warning System specifically for this airport. Typhoon season adds major disruption risk from June through November.

  • Lantau Island peaks reach nearly 1,000m, creating terrain-induced turbulence
  • Wind Shear and Turbulence Warning System operational since 1998
  • Over 10,000 pilot wind shear reports analyzed between 2001-2019
How do typhoons affect Hong Kong flights?

When the T8 typhoon signal is raised, most businesses close and flights are cancelled. However, operations don't depend solely on signal number. Crosswind direction matters more, particularly southeasterly winds through Lantau's mountain gaps. Even when T8 is lowered to T3, crosswinds may still exceed aircraft limits, causing continued delays.

When is the smoothest time to fly from Hong Kong?

Late autumn (October-November) and spring (March-May) offer the most stable conditions. Typhoon season runs June through November with peak risk August-September. Winter brings occasional cold fronts but generally good flying weather. Hong Kong's sophisticated weather systems help maintain safe operations in most conditions.

Is turbulence at Hong Kong dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Hong Kong?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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Saudia Cargo
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Saudia
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D0220
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SYD 07:20 Local -- Forecast
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Dhl Air
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Cathay Pacific
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Singapore Airlines
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9T9789
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D024
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SYD 07:25 Local boeing 767-3jhf(er) Forecast
SV981
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UO724
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Cargolux
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Cathay Pacific
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IST 07:35 Local -- Forecast
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Emirates
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Hong Kong Air Cargo
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Hk Express
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Hk Express
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SQ7342
Singapore Airlines
BRU 07:40 Local -- Forecast
RH9473
Hong Kong Air Cargo
ALA 07:40 Local -- Forecast
RH364
Hong Kong Air Cargo
TAS 07:40 Local -- Forecast
UO756
Hk Express
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MU726
China Eastern Airlines
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CI6842
China Airlines
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UO600
Hk Express
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CV309
Cargolux
GYD 07:45 Local -- Forecast
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Silk Way West
GYD 07:45 Local -- Forecast
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Hk Express
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Cathay Pacific
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Cathay Pacific
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Cathay Pacific
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05:55
Local
HKG ANC
CX CX86
05:55
Local
HKG AUH
EY EY930
06:00
Local
HKG GYD
7L148
06:00
Local
HKG KWE
UO UO244
airbus a320-232
06:00
Local
HKG LEJ
3S 3S519
06:05
Local
HKG ANC
CX CX76
06:05
Local
HKG ANC
CX CX3186
06:15
Local
HKG FRA
D0611
06:20
Local
HKG IST
FX FX5217
boeing 777-fs2
06:20
Local
HKG IST
FX FX5025
boeing 777-fs2
06:20
Local
HKG LEJ
3S511
06:20
Local
HKG ALA
RH9493
06:20
Local
HKG IST
FX FX21
boeing 777-fs2
06:20
Local
HKG MEL
HJ HJ232
06:20
Local
HKG IST
FX FX5023
boeing 777-fs2
06:25
Local
HKG FRA
3S611
06:25
Local
HKG DEL
EK EK9219
06:30
Local
HKG BRU
3S503
boeing 777-f
06:35
Local
HKG PVG
CK CK264
06:35
Local
HKG IST
TK TK6230
06:45
Local
HKG AUH
5Y 5Y932
boeing 777-f
06:50
Local
HKG ANC
CX CX2082
06:50
Local
HKG PVG
CX CX3258
06:50
Local
HKG GYD
CV CV352
06:50
Local
HKG GYD
CV CV531
06:55
Local
HKG DOH
QR QR8419
boeing 777-f
06:55
Local
HKG ANC
CX CX3280
06:55
Local
HKG BOM
CX CX61
boeing 747-467f(er)
06:55
Local
HKG ANC
K4253
06:55
Local
HKG DEL
CX CX3117
07:00
Local
HKG GYD
5Y8214
07:00
Local
HKG GYD
7L692
07:00
Local
HKG IST
GEC8473
07:00
Local
HKG JED
SV SV3961
07:00
Local
HKG RUH
SV SV983
07:00
Local
HKG SHJ
HQ HQ113
07:00
Local
HKG SHJ
HQ HQ119
07:00
Local
HKG DOH
QR QR8411
07:00
Local
HKG FRA
GEC8467
07:00
Local
HKG DWC
CX CX37
boeing 747-467f(er)
07:00
Local
HKG IST
TK TK6349
07:00
Local
HKG TPE
CX CX498
airbus a321-251nx
07:00
Local
HKG DWC
EK EK9841
07:00
Local
HKG HKG
AC AC2343
07:05
Local
HKG GYD
7L923
07:05
Local
HKG DOH
QR QR8433
07:05
Local
HKG TPE
CI CI5828
07:05
Local
HKG DWC
F59791
boeing 747-412(bdsf)
07:10
Local
HKG IST
TK TK6489
07:10
Local
HKG CKG
CK CK266
07:10
Local
HKG ICN
UO UO618
airbus a321-251nx
07:10
Local
HKG ICN
OZ OZ970
07:15
Local
HKG CNS
QF QF6034
07:15
Local
HKG ICN
OZ OZ954
07:15
Local
HKG ALA
RH9497
07:15
Local
HKG RUH
SV SV983
boeing 777-ffg
07:15
Local
HKG BUD
ET ET3799
07:15
Local
HKG DOH
QR QR8433
07:15
Local
HKG LEJ
D0509
07:15
Local
HKG ESB
2C
07:15
Local
HKG ESB
2C561
07:15
Local
HKG GYD
7L1923
07:15
Local
HKG RUH
SV SV965
07:17
Local
HKG IST
TK TK6349
07:20
Local
HKG SYD
D0220
07:20
Local
HKG HAN
CX CX2049
07:20
Local
HKG SYD
D026
07:20
Local
HKG PEK
CX CX334
airbus a330-343
07:20
Local
HKG SIN
SQ SQ891
07:20
Local
HKG DWC
9T 9T9789
boeing 747-481(bdsf)
07:25
Local
HKG CRK
UO UO522
airbus a321-231
07:25
Local
HKG ANC
CX CX2094
07:25
Local
HKG SYD
D024
boeing 767-3jhf(er)
07:25
Local
HKG RUH
SV SV981
07:25
Local
HKG HKT
UO UO724
airbus a321-251nx
07:25
Local
HKG DOH
QR QR8417
07:25
Local
HKG SZX
O37346
07:30
Local
HKG BUD
CV CV7856
07:30
Local
HKG GYD
7L1148
07:30
Local
HKG OKA
UO UO820
airbus a321-251nx
07:30
Local
HKG MNL
CX CX907
airbus a330-343
07:35
Local
HKG IST
TK TK6265
07:35
Local
HKG DWC
EK EK9285
07:35
Local
HKG ANC
CX CX88
07:40
Local
HKG BKK
RH331
07:40
Local
HKG HAN
UO UO540
airbus a321-231
07:40
Local
HKG RMQ
UO UO192
airbus a321-251nx
07:40
Local
HKG BRU
SQ SQ7342
07:40
Local
HKG ALA
RH9473
07:40
Local
HKG TAS
RH364
07:40
Local
HKG CNX
UO UO756
airbus a321-231
07:40
Local
HKG PVG
MU MU726
airbus a321-231
07:45
Local
HKG TPE
CI CI6842
07:45
Local
HKG FUK
UO UO600
airbus a321-251nx
07:45
Local
HKG GYD
CV CV309
07:45
Local
HKG GYD
7L1247
07:50
Local
HKG BKK
UO UO704
airbus a321-251nx
07:50
Local
HKG CAN
CX CX982
airbus a330-343
07:50
Local
HKG TLV
5C852
07:50
Local
HKG HGH
CX CX958
airbus a321-251nx
07:50
Local
HKG TPE
CI CI922
airbus a321-271nx
07:50
Local
HKG SIN
CX CX691
airbus a350-941
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