Hong Kong International Airport Airport Code & Cargo Guide
Hong Kong International Airport (Chek Lap Kok) is the world's busiest air cargo airport, handling more than 4.3 million metric tonnes of cargo annually. Serving as the primary aviation gateway for the Greater Bay Area manufacturing powerhouse, it offers specialized GDP-certified pharmaceutical cold chains and high-security e-commerce express logistics.
Air Cargo Terminals & Logistics Facilities
- SuperTerminal 1 (Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd - Hactl)
- Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT)
- Cathay Cargo Terminal (CPSL)
- DHL Central Asia Hub
- Alibaba Cainiao Smart Gateway
Primary Cargo Airlines Operating at HKG
Frequently Asked Questions about HKG Cargo
What is the airport code for Hong Kong International Airport?
The IATA code is HKG and the ICAO code is VHHH.
Why is HKG the world's leading cargo airport?
HKG operates 24/7 without night curfews at the heart of Asia, within 5 hours' flight time of half the world's population, backed by world-class multi-tier automated cargo terminals.
How can I track air cargo arriving at HKG?
You can track Air Waybills (AWBs) across all airlines serving Hong Kong on Panvaya's unified tracking platform.
Airport Specifications
- IATA Code
- HKG
- ICAO Code
- VHHH
- UN/LOCODE
- HKHKG
- City / Country
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HK)
- Geographic Coordinates
- 22.3080°, 113.9185°
- Timezone
- Asia/Hong_Kong
- Annual Air Cargo Tonnage
- 4.3M tonnes
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