Airport Planning and Management

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Introduction
The study is in regards to understanding the aspects connected with planning and
management of airports. The Honk Kong Airport of Hong Kong and Changi Airport of
Singapore have been focused on to understand the factors that determine the effectiveness of
operational management across airports. The organizational structures of the two airports are
assessed. The two Airports have been evaluated through systematic analysis involving SWOT
and Porter’s Five Forces.
HK airport SWOT Analysis
Strength
The significant strength of the Hong Kong Airport is that it serves as a gateway for passengers
across 45 destinations of mainland China and other areas of Asia. The Airport is administered by
the Airport Authority of Hong Kong. It is the hub of Cathay Pacific Airlines which is the flag
carrier of the Country (Hong Kong International Airport 2019). Another significant strength is
that the airport is run by the Airport Authority of Hong Kong.
Weakness
The Airport is located at a small island making expansion of the Airport a challenging task. The
airport is divided into two terminals that is currently unable to handle excessive passenger traffic.
Opportunity
The growth opportunities in the future are good for the airport. The midfield site would be the
area that is to be developed to incorporate 20 gate concourse of passengers. Meaning that a much
larger passenger traffic can be managed.

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Threats
Delay in implementation of the government plans can result in the loss of business for the
Airport. If the scheduled work is not completed by 2020, the passengers can decrease.
HK Airport Porter’s Five Forces
Bargaining power of customers
It is one of the most important airline hubs of Hong Kong. The customers bargaining
power is low.
Bargaining power of suppliers
The bargaining power of suppliers are moderate to high as the same suppliers provide
materials to other airports in South Asia.
Threat of new entrants
Apart from the Shek long airfield there are no other threat of new entrants. The threat of
new entrants is low.
Competitors
In the South East Asian region there other significant competitors such as Kualalumpur
airport, Changi Airport that can pose a major threat.
Substitute products
The port of Hong Kong is a major substitute area for the Airport. Hong Kong has a long
history of being a significant waterway in the South East Asia.