In a response to the latest capacity study for the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), ten additional passenger aircraft parking stands are required to serve the new Midfield Concourse Building, which is currently under construction. The apron extension will provide further flexibility for future airport operation and development. Currently, HKIA is handling some 56 million passengers a year and is the world's busiest airport by cargo traffic.
     Atkins has won a further contract from the Hong Kong Airport Authority as lead consultant responsible for the scheme design of the airfield and apron extension works which form part of the overall development plan to meet future demand.
     The project includes the design of taxilanes and apron pavement, airfield and apron drainage systems, aviation fuel system, combined potable water and fire hydrant system, automatic people mover system expansion, apron services and communications systems infrastructure and associated ancillary buildings. The works also include airside road traffic modelling. The scheme design works are expected to be completed in mid 2014, with an option to extend the services for detailed design and construction supervision.
     Atkins is also currently involved in the scheme design for the Third Runway Development reclamation and various other infrastructure works contracts at the airport.


3D visualisation of aircraft parking stand showing underground services


Project Extent within Airport Midfield Area