Youth
Inspiring future aviation leaders
Young people play an important role in cultivating and supporting the development of Hong Kong’s aviation industry. To provide young people with a more in-depth understanding of airport operations and Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) future development, Airport Authority (AA) regularly organises airport tours, educational visits and activities as an extension of classroom learning.
- School Airport Visit
- College Airport Visit
- Visit to Airport & Community Partners
School Airport Visit
Secondary school students will be introduced with airport's operations, the latest developments and future plans, as well as first-hand experience of the airport’s facilities. Visits will be scheduled for weekdays (Monday to Friday) for 2.5 hours. The visit appointment is open for group size up to around 30. Quota is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis.
Content:
- HKIA’s strategic importance and its economic contribution to Hong Kong
- Airport overview
- Future developments
- Environmental initiatives
For enquiries, please call Ms Virginia Ng (T: 2188 7203) or Mr Tony Cai (T: 2188 7873).
College Airport Visit
Thematic sharing cum airport visit will be organised for tertiary students majoring in relevant subjects, providing them with an in-depth understanding on the airport’s development strategies and projects.
Content:
- Airport overview
- Future developments
- Environmental initiatives
- Airport facilities relevant to study subjects
Visits will be scheduled for weekdays (Monday to Friday) for 2.5 hours. The visit appointment is open for group size up to around 30. Quota is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis.
Airport Youth Career Day
“Airport Youth Career Day” was first held at the airport in 2023, with secondary and tertiary students attended, resulting in positive response and participation by students. AA is now organising Youth Career Day annually. The event featuring job fairs and career talks by industry practitioners as well as visits. Young people can be inspired by diverse job opportunities and plan their career while aviation enthusiasts can also get useful employment and study information.
Visit to Airport & Community Partners
It is always our mission to excel in the operation of HKIA, and foster a robust culture of sustainability concurrently.
AA works closely with business partners to deliver world-class services for travelers. Through visits to airport & community partners, young people will experience the airport's daily operations, as well as understand the services of different partners. Interested groups are encouraged to participate in these visits to airport and community partners. Final arrangement is subject to the availability and schedule of the business partners.
Hong Kong International Aviation Academy
The Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA) is established in 2016. Being the first civil aviation academy in Hong Kong, it has partnered with local and overseas educational institutions, offering a comprehensive aviation-related curriculum, for young people pursuing a career in aviation industry. Visitors could visit aviation-themed training facilities at the Academy.
AVSECO Canine Unit (ACU)
Managed by the Aviation Security Company Limited (AVSECO), AVSECO Canine Unit has been set up to further enhance the airport security. Canines step up patrol in the terminal and are capable to detect explosives upon completion of training. They also act as airport ambassadors to welcome world travelers.
Cargo Terminals
As the world's busiest cargo airport for many years, the success of HKIA relies on high professionalism and the efficient operations of the cargo operators. Subject to availability, guided tours will be arranged to visit the cargo facilities, offering visitors the first-hand experiences of the cargo handling system and logistics management process. Visitors will understand and be proud of Hong Kong being the busiest international air cargo hub.
Food Angel
AA is in partnership with Food Angel to carry out the HKIA Food Rescue Programme for many years, collecting surplus food from restaurants and caterers at the airport. Through the on-the-spot visit, participants can understand more about waste management in an environmentally-friendly way.
It is advised to reserve one extra hour if the visit includes a tour to a business partner.
Partnership Programme
To further widen students' exposure and build closer communications with schools, AA actively collaborates with different organisations and groups, including the Education Bureau’s "Business-School Partnership Programme" and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce’s "Business-School Partnership Programme". AA also values the connection with school principals and teachers through activities such as airport visits for Secondary School Heads Associations from different districts in Hong Kong.