HKIA’s February 2025 Air Traffic Report: Steady Growth Amid Shifting Trends

The following is a detailed summary of the provisional civil international air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for February 2025, as provided in the official data release. This report focuses on passenger numbers, cargo handled, and flight movements, with comparisons to February 2024, the period since April 2024, and the past 12 months. All figures are rounded, and percentage changes reflect the difference from the same period in the previous year.

1. Passenger Statistics

• February 2025 Total: 4,500,000 passengers
• February 2024 Total: 4,205,000 passengers
• Change: +7.0%
• Since April 2024 (Apr 2024–Feb 2025): 50,144,000 passengers, +22.8%
• Past 12 Months (Mar 2024–Feb 2025): 54,500,000 passengers, +25.0%

Passenger numbers at HKIA in February 2025 increased by 7.0% compared to February 2024. Over the past 12 months, a total of 54,500,000 passengers were recorded, marking a 25.0% rise. For the period from April 2024 to February 2025, the airport handled 50,144,000 passengers, up 22.8%. These figures include originating, terminating, transfer, and transit passengers, with transfer and transit passengers counted twice.

2. Cargo Handled (Tonnes)

• February 2025 Total: 334,000 tonnes
  • Unloaded: 99,000 tonnes, +7.9% (from 92,000 tonnes in Feb 2024)
  • Loaded: 224,000 tonnes, -3.2% (from 232,000 tonnes in Feb 2024)
• February 2024 Total: 334,000 tonnes
• Change: +0.0%
• Since April 2024: 4,525,000 tonnes, +10.8%
• Past 12 Months: 4,954,000 tonnes, +11.2%

Cargo handled at HKIA in February 2025 remained steady at 334,000 tonnes, unchanged from February 2024. Unloaded cargo rose by 7.9%, while loaded cargo decreased by 3.2%. Over the past 12 months, the total cargo handled was 4,954,000 tonnes, up 11.2%. Since April 2024, 4,525,000 tonnes were recorded, a rise of 10.8%. Cargo figures include imports, exports, and transshipments, with transshipments counted twice.

3. Flight Movements

• February 2025 Total: 29,075 movements
  • Passenger Flights: 23,475, +8.7% (from 21,602 in Feb 2024)
  • Cargo Flights: 4,980, -6.6% (from 5,334 in Feb 2024)
  • Non-revenue Flights: 620, -10.9% (from 696 in Feb 2024)
• February 2024 Total: 27,632 movements
• Change: +5.2%
• Since April 2024: 339,810 movements, +21.4%
• Past 12 Months: 396,695 movements, +23.2%

Flight movements in February 2025 totaled 29,075, a 5.2% increase from February 2024. Passenger flights increased by 8.7%, while cargo flights decreased by 6.6%, and non-revenue flights dropped by 10.9%. Over the past 12 months, flight movements reached 396,695, a 23.2% rise. Since April 2024, the total was 339,810 movements, up 21.4%. These figures include civil international passenger, cargo, and non-revenue flights, excluding military and local flights.

Conclusion

The February 2025 air traffic statistics for HKIA reflect a mixed but generally positive trend. Passenger numbers grew by 25.0% over the past 12 months, while cargo handled increased by 11.2%, despite a flat overall performance in February due to a decline in loaded cargo. Flight movements rose by 23.2% over the past year, driven by passenger flights, though cargo and non-revenue flights saw declines in February. These figures highlight HKIA’s continued importance as a major international aviation hub, even as certain sectors show signs of fluctuation.

Notes on Data

• Percentage changes reflect comparisons with the same period in the previous year.
• Passenger and cargo figures are rounded to the nearest 1,000, and flight movements to the nearest 5.
• Totals include transfer and transit passengers (counted twice) and transshipment cargo (counted twice).
• Figures may not add up precisely due to rounding.