Air Traffic Operations
During the financial year, ATMD handled 425 050 aircraft movements at HKIA. In addition, ATMD handled 339 774 flights overflying the HKFIR (including 58 336 flights into and out of Macao International Airport). The aircraft movements at HKIA and overflights handled by ATMD had increased by 3.11% and 17.71% respectively comparing with the previous year.
Runway Capacity
The handling capacity of the two runways at HKIA was maintained at a maximum of 68 movements per hour within the year.
Examinations and Revalidations of Air Traffic Control Officer Ratings
The Training and Safety Section of ATMD carried out practical examinations on Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs) to ensure that the required performance and safety standards in ATC operations are maintained. In the year, 229 practical examinations were conducted in the three ATC streams – Aerodrome Control, Approach Control and Area Control. In addition, ATMD also issued Assistant Controller Certificates, ATC Meteorological Reporter Certificates, On-the-job Instructor Certificates and Flow Control Certificates to officers who had attained these qualifications.
