HKIA MASTER PLAN 2030 MASTER PLAN 2030 Through the preparation of the Master Plan 2030, we hope to map out the development needs that help HKIA achieve sustainable growth while retaining its long-term competitiveness and position as an international aviation hub. On the basis of the airspace and runway capacity analysis completed by the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) in 2008, we have evaluated the optimum airport layout plan and land use development strategy to accommodate the air traffic forecast demand up to 2030 and the potential growth beyond, including a preliminary engineering feasibility and environmental assessment of building a third runway and its supporting facilities and infrastructure. To ensure a transparent, professional and objective planning process, we have commissioned nine independent consultants – experts in their respective fields – to research into different strategic aspects of airport development, which have been consolidated into the Master Plan 2030. 10