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Hong Kong International Airport

VHHH
663
Flights/Day
18:44
Local Time
Hong Kong
Timezone
28ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
VHHH
VFR
28°C
Few Clouds • 7kt • 1017.00"
Observed: 10:00 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
17:00
CLR
13:00 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 23:00 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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VN VN595
18:45
Local
HKG KTM
RA RA410 +1
18:45
Local
HKG SYX
UO UO250
18:45
Local
HKG SIN
SQ SQ7873 +1
18:50
Local
HKG HAN
ET ET3729 +1
18:50
Local
HKG DAD
HX HX546
18:50
Local
HKG TPE
HX HX282 +1
18:50
Local
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UO UO134
18:55
Local
HKG MAA
CX CX43
19:00
Local
HKG MEL
CX CX135
19:00
Local
HKG ANC
5Y825 +3
19:00
Local
HKG PEK
CX CX344
19:05
Local
HKG CGK
CX CX797
19:05
Local
HKG SYD
CX CX111 +1
19:10
Local
HKG PVG
HX HX232 +1
19:10
Local
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CV CV7624
19:10
Local
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19:10
Local
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19:10
Local
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CV CV5794
19:15
Local
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Local
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19:15
Local
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19:15
Local
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Local
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19:20
Local
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CP CP192 +1
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19:25
Local
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19:25
Local
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19:30
Local
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SV SV3021 +1
19:30
Local
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QR QR8025
19:30
Local
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SQ SQ7861 +1
19:35
Local
HKG CIT
TK TK6329
19:40
Local
HKG TPE
BR BR872 +2
19:40
Local
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19:40
Local
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19:45
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19:45
Local
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19:45
Local
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19:50
Local
HKG NGB
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19:50
Local
HKG SGN
VJ VJ877
19:50
Local
HKG SHJ
SQ SQ7364 +1
19:55
Local
HKG MAA
CX CX67
19:55
Local
HKG IST
TK TK6217
20:00
Local
HKG CAN
CX CX988
20:00
Local
HKG AUH
5Y934 +1
20:00
Local
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20:05
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HKG MEL
QF QF30
20:05
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MU MU506
20:10
Local
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CX CX964
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20:10
Local
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CX CX679
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20:15
Local
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BR BR6820
boeing 777-f
20:15
Local
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CA CA116 +1
airbus a321-213
20:15
Local
HKG BOM
CX CX663
boeing 777-367(er)
20:20
Local
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AK AK519
airbus a320-216
20:25
Local
HKG GYD
CV CV942
boeing 747-8r7f
20:25
Local
HKG POM
PX PX19
boeing 767-341(er)
20:30
Local
HKG SGN
UA UA152
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
20:30
Local
HKG MNL
CX CX913
boeing 777-31h
20:35
Local
HKG MAA
CX CX651
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20:35
Local
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CX CX611
airbus a330-343
20:35
Local
HKG BLR
CX CX623
airbus a330-343
20:40
Local
HKG PVG
HO HO1292
20:40
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CI CI936
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