Shek Kong Air Base

VHSK

Islands, HK

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Currently using: VHHH
Weather Source: Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH)
Distance: 12nm / 22km from VHSK

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:00Z
🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,011
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

VHHH 141800Z 12006KT 9999 FEW020 28/23 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 50ft
FEW 2,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,050ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (50 ft)
Pressure Alt
115 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,687 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VHHH 141700Z 1418/1524 12010KT 9999 FEW020 TX32/1506Z TN27/1422Z TN27/1522Z BECMG 1420/1422 06010KT TEMPO 1503/1506 27010KT TEMPO 1506/1510 4000 SHRA FEW010CB SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
20:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 60° 10kt
03:00Z TEMPO
+9h
VFR 270° 10kt
06:00Z TEMPO
+12h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
HSK
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
 6,180 ft 110 ft ASP 111°
↑ 5.9kt • ↔ 1.0kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Shek Kong Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VHSK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 50 ft MSL

Location

City: Islands
Country: HK
Latitude: 22.436600°
Longitude: 114.080002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-8

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 6,180 ft
Width: 110 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Shek Kong Air Base

Shek Kong Air Base (VHSK) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Islands, HK. The facility operates at an elevation of 50 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (11/29) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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