Shek Kong Air Base

VHSK

Islands, HK

Last Updated
Jan 17, 12:00 UTC

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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
12:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4kt
50°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,013
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VHHH 171200Z 05004KT CAVOK 22/08 Q1013 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (50 ft)
Pressure Alt
56 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 908 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VHHH 171100Z 1712/1818 10010KT CAVOK TX25/1806Z TN18/1723Z TEMPO 1805/1809 27010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 10kt
Visibility: >10km

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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°
↑ 2.0kt ↔ 3.5kt
60° 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.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.