Hong Kong’s airport has reported a 16.8 per cent decline in net profit to HK$2 billion (US$255.16 million) for the 2025-26 financial year, with the management citing a significant rise in expenses driven by the third runway’s operating costs and last year’s aircraft salvage operation.In its annual report released on Wednesday, the operator of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) said revenue grew 11 per cent year on year to HK$18 billion for the period ending March 31.Passenger throughput, aircraft movements, cargo and airmail volumes all saw growth ranging from 2.7 per cent to 14.7 per cent despite ongoing geopolitical trade tensions, the Airport Authority said.
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WED · 2026-07-15 · 09:09 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0715-93164
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Hong Kong airport profit falls 16.8% to HK$2b as expenses, salvage operation bite
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported a 16.8% decrease in net profit to HK$2 billion for the 2025-26 financial year, ending March 31. The Airport Authority attributed this decline to increased expenses, specifically citing the operating costs of the third runway and a previous aircraft salvage operation.
Emily HungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-15 · 09:09 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported a 16.8% decrease in net profit to HK$2 billion for the 2025-26 financial year, ending March 31. The Airport Authority attributed this decline to increased expenses, specifically citing the operating costs of the third runway and a previous aircraft salvage operation. Despite these challenges, HKIA's revenue grew by 11% year-on-year to HK$18 billion. The airport also experienced growth in passenger throughput, aircraft movements, and cargo volumes, ranging from 2.7% to 14.7%, according to the Airport Authority's annual report.
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Increased expenses from the third runway's operating costs and a past aircraft salvage operation contributed to the profit decline.
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Passenger throughput, aircraft movements, cargo and airmail volumes all saw growth ranging from 2.7% to 14.7%.
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Revenue grew 11% year on year to HK$18 billion for the financial year ending March 31.
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Hong Kong airport's net profit fell 16.8% to HK$2 billion for the 2025-26 financial year.
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