HKIA Resumes Normal Flight Operations Tomorrow As Various Measures Activated in Response to Typhoon Ragasa

(Hong Kong, 24 September 2025, 2115hrs) – As Typhoon Ragasa moves away from Hong Kong, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) will continue to be open and operational, with the Airport Contingency Centre in action. As strong gusts and crosswinds continue to affect the airport, due to safety concerns airlines will not schedule passenger flights before midnight tonight.

As the airport has implemented various preparation measures, the airport’s key facilities remain largely unscathed.

From midnight to 0600hrs tomorrow, a small number of passenger flights will bring passengers from other airports back to Hong Kong as soon as possible. After communicating with Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), MTR Corporation is adding two earlier trains to depart at 0530hrs and 0540hrs to the airport and two at 0534hrs and 0544hrs from the airport to serve passengers.

AAHK will maintain active communication with taxi associations, bus companies, and other related organisations so that services can meet passengers’ needs as long as road safety is assured. AAHK’s Taxi Queue Ticket System will continue to operate, allowing passengers to obtain a queue number via ticket kiosks or the mobile app and wait for taxis.

As the transportation options to and from the airport overnight will be limited, passengers may experience longer waiting times, and AAHK will try its best to offer assistance.

Starting from 0600hrs on 25 September, airlines will gradually resume flights, with all three runways operating simultaneously. Recovery will take time after the storm as AAHK implements the Flight Rescheduling Control System to manage the recovery.

AAHK advises passengers not to rush to the airport early in the morning. Instead, they should check with their airlines for the latest flight information and allow sufficient time for travelling to the airport when their seats and flight time are confirmed. Passengers may also visit HKIA’s website or make use of the “My HKG” mobile app for checking latest flight information. It is anticipated that flights will be scheduled until late into late night tomorrow, handling over 1,000 flights at the normal level.

During the storm, the terminal is orderly with only a small number of passengers staying. The airport has remained operational, extending help to and caring for passengers in need. The temporary rest area remains open, and the Passenger Care Team gave out supplies such as bottled water, snacks, and blankets to passengers in need. This time, we also provide cotton candy, popcorn, and children’s drawing kits to cater for the needs of different passengers and families.

AAHK anticipates that airport operations will be busy from 25 to 26 September. AAHK will work closely with the airport community to ensure adequate staffing across all positions to cater for passengers’ needs. The Airport Emergency Centre will remain operational and the airport community, including Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong Observatory, and airlines will coordinate and maintain close communication to ensure normal flight resumption.