Hong Kong airport may suspend flights for 36 hours as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches: Reports
A spokesperson for Airport Authority Hong Kong reportedly said that it was closely monitoring the storm’s progress and had already begun preparations to manage the impact.
September 22, 2025 09:23 AM IST
First published on: Sep 22, 2025 at 09:23 AM IST
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Super Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to be among the strongest storms to hit the region in years. (Wikimedia Commons Photo/ Representational)
Hong Kong International Airport is preparing to suspend all passenger flights for 36 hours as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches the city, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. Airport and aviation officials plan to halt services from as early as 6 pm local time on Tuesday until 6 am on Thursday, the report said.
If confirmed, this would mark one of the longest shutdowns in the airport’s recent history.
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A spokesperson for Airport Authority Hong Kong told Reuters it was closely monitoring the storm’s progress and had already begun preparations to manage the impact. An official announcement is expected later on Monday.
Storm signals expected
According to Bloomberg News, the Hong Kong Observatory is set to hoist its first precautionary signal for the typhoon around noon on Monday.
The Philippines also suspended work and classes across Metro Manila and several other regions on Monday as Ragasa moved toward northern Luzon, bringing the threat of destructive winds and heavy rainfall, Reuters reported.
Super Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to be among the strongest storms to hit the region in years, raising concerns over widespread disruption to transport and economic activity across Asia’s major financial and trade hubs.
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Super Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to be among the strongest storms to hit the region in years. (Wikimedia Commons Photo/ Representational) 
