The Airport City at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), being developed as anew world-leading landmark under an expanded blueprint spearheaded by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), will feature Hong Kong's biggest marina.

AAHK will fully utilise the water resources adjacent to the airport island to create a 600-berth facility that will enable Airport City to become an unparalleled yacht tourism destination in Asia, especially in the Greater Bay Area. A diverse range of water-based leisure and recreation facilities will also be developed.

First unveiled in 2019, the blueprint combines the airport’s core functions with a variety of projects including an ecosystem for the art industry, Asia World-Expo phase two development, a fresh food market supplying high-end products from around the world, a “sportainment” complex, and more. The new projects will promote high-end commercial, tourism and leisure activities, and are expected to be complete from 2026 to 2031.

Different kinds of indoor and outdoor leisure, cultural and entertainment facilities will be developed along the coastlines of the airport island and the Hong Kong PortIsland, with hotel development and promenades of distinct characteristics.Public spaces will be interconnected for various kinds of festive celebrations that draw visitors.

Fred Lam, chairman of AAHK, said: HKIA is a leading international aviation hub in Asia. With the three-runway system fully operating, we are in a position to press full steam ahead with innovative projects in different market segments.The expansion of the development blueprint will focus on leveraging Hong Kong’s unique advantages and creating synergy among various projects to transform the Airport City into a new landmark of Asia.