Schedules of Events

2016/07

The Macao SAR Government approved the Macau International Airport Master Plan (the Master Plan).

2016/09

The Macao SAR Government incorporated the Master Plan into the Five-Year Development Plan of the Macao SAR (2016-2020).

2017/02

The Macao SAR Government submitted the Master Plan to the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Central Government proposing to reclaim a total of 172 hectares of land in gradual phases.

2017/07

The Macao SAR Government visited the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Central Government and the mainland ministries to present the Master Plan.

2017/11 – 2018/08

In accordance with the comments given by the mainland ministries, the Civil Aviation Authority carried out the water flow study and hence after revised the Master Plan accordingly, with the land reclamation adjusted to 149 hectares.

2018/12

The Secretary for Transport & Public Works and the President of the Civil Aviation Authority paid a visit to the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office in Beijing. The Macao Delegation listened to the views and instructions given by the Office. Both parties also underwent detailed discussions on the concerns that the Office held on the project.

2019/02

In the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, one of the initiatives is to enhance the functions of the Macau International Airport, support the expansion of the airport and the development of the airport’s business aviation.

2019/03

The Macao SAR Government re-submitted the revised report of the Master Plan together with all supplementary information to the Central Government in mid-March.

2019/08

The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council replied that the relevant ministries and commissions expressed their support to the Macao SAR Government for expanding the airport, and there was no negative comments to the supplementary information. The maritime development application would be submitted upon completion of the research studies.

2019/08 – 2021/06

The following research studies regarding the Macao airport expansion and land reclamation were conducted:
1. Flood Control Impact Assessment Report
2. Marine Navigation Impact Assessment Report
3. Maritime Development Verification Report
4. Environmental Impact Assessment Report

2021/08

The Macao SAR Government submitted the Maritime Development Application to the Central Government.

2022/03 – 2022/08

The airport layout and the reports were revised according to the opinions of the relevant ministries.

2022/03

The preparation for carrying out the necessary monitoring work prior to the land reclamation commenced.

2022/10/27

The Macao SAR Government was informed by the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office that the State Council had approved the land reclamation for the Macau International Airport expansion.

2023/08 – 2024/06

CAM conducted the monitoring work of the flood control and the environment assessment prior to the land reclamation.

2024/10/03

The Macao SAR Government granted to CAM the land contract for the reclamation. 

2024/11

CAM has completed the public tender for “MIA Expansion Project – Construction Works for Reclamation and Apron”.

2024/11/22

CAM launched the ground breaking ceremony for the reclamation work.