HKIA Activates Various Measures in Response to Tropical Cyclone Tapah

(Hong Kong, 7 September 2025, 2000hrs) - As Tropical Cyclone Tapah is moving near Hong Kong, operations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) are expected to remain largely normal tonight, but some arriving flights later this evening and flights scheduled for tomorrow morning will be affected.

When the Hong Kong Observatory issues the Gale or Storm Signal No. 8, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) will activate the Airport Emergency Centre immediately to coordinate closely with various companies and organisations of the airport community to formulate and implement contingency measures.

As the weather is expected to worsen quickly tonight, some arriving flights will be delayed. With the exception of the Airport Express Line, land transport between the city and the airport will be suspended or maintain limited service when the T8 typhoon signal is in force, and taxi waiting times are expected to be significantly longer than usual. We will activate the Taxi Queue Ticket System. The system enables passengers to receive queue numbers via ticket kiosks or a mobile application, without having to wait in line for taxis.

AAHK will activate the Flight Rescheduling Control System to manage flight operations tomorrow, and will continue to monitor the situation closely and maintain ongoing communication with airlines and the Civil Aviation Department.

AAHK advises passengers to check with their airlines for the latest flight information and proceed to the airport only 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.

A temporary rest area for passengers will be set up in the terminal, equipped with 500 chairs, mobile charging stations, and additional amenities. Extra staff will be deployed to provide assistance to passengers and distribute essential supplies such as bottled water, snacks and blankets. A number of restaurants and convenience stores at HKIA will continue to operate during the typhoon, with some opening 24 hours.

To maintain adequate staffing for airport operations and passenger services, AAHK has established two staff rest centres with a capacity for over 400 employees.