Sky Bridge Delivered to Final Position at HKIA

The main structure of the Sky Bridge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has been delivered to its final position, concluding the prefabrication phase of the construction programme.

At 200 metres in length, the Sky Bridge will be the one of world’s longest airside bridges, allowing the largest passenger aircraft, the A380, to pass underneath.

The Sky Bridge will connect Terminal 1 and the North Satellite Concourse, minimising travelling time between the two buildings as passengers will no longer need to shuttle by buses.

To minimise impact on HKIA’s busy operations, Sky Bridge was prefabricated in Zhongshan. Three precast segments were transported to the assembly yard in the midfield area of HKIA from September to October 2019. The segments were then assembled to form the main structure of the bridge.

On 9 January 2020, the main structure of the bridge, weighing over 5000 tonnes, was transported over 3km on HKIA’s apron from the assembly yard to the bridge’s final position. It was then erected on the bridge towers on 10 January 2020.

“We are pleased with the successful delivery of Sky Bridge’s main structure, which concludes the prefabrication phase of its construction on schedule. This also marks the first time HKIA has transported such a mega structure within the apron area,” said Ricky Leung, Executive Director of Engineering & Technology, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA). “Employing great skill and techniques, the project team transported the gigantic structure by sea and along the apron. I must thank the project team, the participating teams at the AA and all the other parties who contributed to such an efficient delivery, while maintaining smooth operations of the airport.”

With the main structure of Sky Bridge in place, facilities installation and renovation works will now begin. The Sky Bridge is expected to commence operation mid-2020.

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