Facilities Ranking
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• Region: Asia-Pacific (East Asia)
• Country/State: China (Hainan Province)
• City/Town: Haikou
• Website: https://www.mlairport.com
• Type of Airport: International
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: HAK
o ICAO: ZJHK
• Terminals:
– Terminal 1 (domestic & international)
– Terminal 2 (newer terminal supporting international and domestic growth)
• Passenger numbers:
– ~24–26 million passengers (calendar year 2024)
Parking
• Short-term: Multi-storey short-stay parking adjacent to both terminals
• Long-term: Long-stay parking areas with daily caps; advance booking available
• Valet: Limited premium valet services via approved providers
Hotel
• On site:
– No terminal-integrated airside hotel
• Nearby:
– Multiple international and domestic hotels within Haikou city and airport precinct
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Chinese (Hainan and regional) and international dining options across terminals
• Bars: Cafés and licensed bars primarily in international areas and lounges
• Lounges: China Southern and Hainan Airlines lounges, partner airline lounges
• Duty-free shops: Duty-free retail in international departure and arrival areas (Hainan Free Trade Port model)
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, convenience stores and pharmacies
• On-site travel agent: Limited; airline desks and tourism counters available
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desks and centralised lost & found service
• Car rental: Domestic and international car-rental companies on site
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, ride-hailing services, high-speed rail, airport buses
• Baby/parent room: Nursing rooms, family toilets and children’s play areas throughout terminals
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi airport-wide; extensive charging points; business services via lounges
• Gym: No public terminal gym; fitness facilities available at nearby hotels
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited grooming and wellness services
• Other facilities: Medical clinic, prayer rooms, observation areas, cultural displays
• Biometric check-in: Extensive facial-recognition self-service check-in and boarding for domestic passengers
• Biometric customs: Biometric immigration and customs processing for eligible international travellers
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance available; request via airline in advance
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrival halls
• Step-free access throughout terminals with ramps, elevators and wide corridors
• Accessible parking spaces close to terminal entrances
• Accessible toilets throughout terminals
• Priority security and immigration lanes available
• Assistance dogs permitted (subject to Chinese regulations)
• Support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
• Rail and terminal transport systems equipped with tactile paving and audible announcements
Runways
• Runway 09/27
• Runway 10/28 (second runway)
Length/Width
• 09/27: ~3,600 m × 60 m
• 10/28: ~3,600 m × 60 m
• Both runways support Code F aircraft operations (A380-capable)
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surfaces to enhance wet-weather braking performance
• High-capacity drainage systems mitigate hydroplaning during heavy tropical rainfall
• Detailed surface data published in the Chinese AIP
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed on both runways
• CAT II and CAT III capability available
• Approved for CAT III low-visibility autoland operations for suitably equipped aircraft and crews
Navigation aids
• Full ILS coverage with PAPI
• VOR/DME navigation aids
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
• Advanced surface movement radar and multilateration systems
Low-visibility operations
– Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– CAT II/III operations during heavy rain, fog and typhoon conditions
– Stop bars and enhanced ATC separation applied
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Airport-specific annual OTP figures not routinely published by the operator
• OTP influenced by:
– Typhoons and severe weather
– Seasonal tourism peaks
– Regional airspace congestion
Airfield restrictions
• Slot coordination during peak tourism periods
• Weather-related operational restrictions during typhoons
• Preferential runway use influenced by wind and storm activity
• Planned runway and taxiway maintenance managed via NOTAMs
Aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft maintenance facilities on site
• Line maintenance available for domestic and international airlines
• Heavy maintenance conducted at airline bases elsewhere in China
• Oversight by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Airport operator implements ISO 14001–aligned environmental management systems
• Extensive use of fixed electrical ground power and pre-conditioned air reduces aircraft APU emissions
• Terminal-wide LED lighting and smart energy-management systems
• Waste reduction, recycling and waste-to-energy programs in place
Renewable energy use
• On-site solar photovoltaic installations on terminal roofs and airport facilities
• Increasing procurement of renewable electricity aligned with Hainan Free Trade Port sustainability goals
• Energy efficiency remains a core emissions-reduction lever
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available on a pilot and airline-driven basis
• Participation in national SAF trial and demonstration programmes
• No airport-mandated SAF blending requirement publicly specified
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Environmental management of wetlands and green buffer zones around airport perimeter
• Stormwater quality protection and habitat management programmes
• Environmental impact assessments mandatory for all expansion projects
Sustainable transportation
• Strong integration with high-speed rail network
• Airport express buses and public transport reduce private vehicle use
• Electrification of airport-owned and ground-service vehicle fleets underway
• EV charging infrastructure available in airport car parks
Green building design
• Terminal 2 designed with extensive natural daylight and high-performance glazing
• Energy-efficient HVAC systems and smart building controls
• Lifecycle carbon considerations embedded in terminal construction and expansion
• Sustainability criteria applied across all Haikou Meilan Airport capital projects
