Shek Kong Air Base (VHSK)
Medium airport · Islands, New Territories, Hong Kong
Airport data
| Name | Shek Kong Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VHSK |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°26'12" E 114°4'48" 22.43660, 114.08000 |
| Location | Islands, New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,180 ft (1884 m) | 110 ft | ASP | No |
Shek Kong Air Base at a glance
Shek Kong Air Base is a medium airport in Islands, New Territories, Hong Kong. The field elevation of 50 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VHSK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 6,180 ft (1884 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VHSK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Shek Kong Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong International Airport | VHHH | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | ZGSZ | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Macau International Airport | VMMC | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Huizhou Pingtan Airport | ZGHZ | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZGSD | 87 km (47 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shek Kong Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 50 ft field elevation of Shek Kong Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 2 airports and airfields we list for Hong Kong — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Shek Kong Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Shek Kong Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Shek Kong Air Base is VHSK, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shek Kong Air Base above sea level?
Shek Kong Air Base sits at an elevation of 50 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shek Kong Air Base located?
The airport lies at 22.4366, 114.0800 — in Islands, New Territories, Hong Kong, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hong Kong International Airport, about 22 km away.
Does VHSK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VHSK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Shek Kong Air Base?
Shek Kong Air Base has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,180 ft (1884 m) with a ASP surface.