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including traffic to and from Macao, representing an increase of 9.8 per cent and 14.2 per cent over 2009 respectively. Average daily flight movements at HKIA in the fourth quarter (October-December) were 892.
The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) increased the runway capacity from 58 to 60 flight movements per hour during the year through the enhancement of the airspace and flight procedures design. CAD will continue to monitor closely the air traffic demand and review the runway capacity regularly, ensuring that timely measures are in place to meet air traffic growth.
Aviation Security
CAD ensures that the aviation security measures adopted in Hong Kong meet international standards. With a view to enhancing the reconciliation of departing passengers and their checked-in hold baggage, with effect from January 2, 2010, all aircraft operators operating passenger services at the airport are required to verify the identities of passengers boarding the aircraft to ensure that they are the same persons who have checked-in the hold baggage.
CAD continued to provide support to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Security Audit Programme. During the year, one officer from the department qualified as ICAO-certified aviation security auditor and served as a Short-Term Expert of the ICAO team in the security audit of the Kingdom of Tonga.
Enhancing Aviation Services
The CAD is pressing on with the replacement of its existing air traffic control (ATC) system and the development of a new headquarters on Airport Island to enhance operational efficiency and to support the aviation sector's long-term growth. The tendering arrangements for replacing the system are well under way.
Websites
Transport and Housing Bureau: www.thb.gov.hk
Transport Department: www.td.gov.hk
Highways Department: www.hyd.gov.hk
Marine Department: www.mardep.gov.hk
Civil Aviation Department: www.cad.gov.hk
Airport Authority Hong Kong: www.hkairport.com
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