The Chief Executive in Council approved the draft Chek Lap Kok Outline Zoning Plan that has about 1,031.2 hectares - or 81% of land - zoned for the airport or airport-related development.

The total area, about 1,273 hectares, is located off the north shore of Lantau Island.

A total of 1,077.8 hectares is zoned "Other Specified Uses", including "Airport" (880.9 hectares), "Airport Service Area" (138 hectares), "Business Park" (44.7 hectares), and "Pier" (14.2 hectares).

An area of 118.4 hectares is zoned "Commercial" to provide for airport-related enterprises and other business activities that require prominent and accessible locations on the airport island.

About 12.3 hectares of land is zoned "Government, Institution or Community" to provide accommodation for government and community facilities to support the airport operation and serve the needs of other developments on the airport island.

Landscape, coastal area preserved

About 21.3 hectares of land is zoned "Green Belt" to preserve the existing natural landscape at the knoll in the southeastern fringe. It provides a visual and environmental buffer between the airport development and the new town development in Tung Chung.

A 3.1-hectare strip along the eastern coast is zoned "Coastal Protection Area" to preserve the natural coastal landscape.