Skytopia will bridge the airport on Chep Lap Kok and HZMB’s Hong Kong Port (foreground)

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced that it plans to include a 500-berth Airport Bay Marina as part of Skytopia, the newly branded version of the Airport City development blueprint. AAHK showcased Skytopia’s development potential and investment opportunities to over 300 business leaders, with the multi-phase project set for completion between 2026 and 2031.

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is situated on Chek Lap Kok, just north of Lantau Island. Airport City was opened in 2019 and presently has a hotel and office towers, while the 11 Skies entertainment hub will open in phases, starting later this year.

Southern view over the airport to Tung Chung in northern Lantau

Skytopia developments on Chek Lap Kok include AsiaWorld-Expo’s second phase – a 20,000-capacity indoor performance venue – and Hong Kong’s first one-stop art hub and art storage facility.

The expanded project will include a 1.5 km-long CoveWalk promenade linked to the neighbouring island to the east, currently home to Hong Kong Port, which includes clearance facilities and public transport interchanges for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB).

Skytopia will include a 1.5km-long promenade

Skytopia projects on and around the reclaimed island include Hong Kong’s largest water recreation area, the Airport Bay Marina, a marine resort, a luxury hotel, a sports and entertainment complex, and the Jet Fresh Market, which will feature fresh gourmet products delivered from around the globe.

The wider Skytopia area is set to be served by a ‘green and smart’ transport system including automated car parks and autonomous vehicles.

Vivian Cheung (Acting CEO), Fred Lam (Chairman) and Cissy Chan (Executive Director, Commercial) of Airport Authority Hong Kong

Fred Lam, Chairman of AAHK, said: “We envisage that HKIA will not be just a place for passengers to board their flights or a portal for entering Hong Kong. Our vision is to develop Skytopia into a landmark of its own, and a world-leading destination, attracting visitors from within Hong Kong and the prosperous Greater Bay Area, as well as major markets in Asia and the rest of the world.

“AAHK’s role is to build the key infrastructure and create a platform for experts and investors to deliver services and products through their specially designed facilities. We are grateful to the HKSAR Government for the policy support and excited to see the positive responses from the business community. We look forward to working with investors to make Skytopia a key economic driver of Hong Kong and beyond.”

hongkongairport.com