As a trunk-line of domestic airport, HMIA is covering an area of 583 hectares. The flight areas facilities meet the 4E standards as required by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and is designed to service the landing requirement of large aircrafts, such as: Boeing 747-400. Additionally, auxiliary facilities, including parking apron and services infrastructure, also meet the requirement of international level.

With six years continued growth, HMIA has served 7.02 million passengers in 2005 and become the top 10 largest airport within China. Direct connections are available from Meilan Airport to 95 destinations, 84 of which are in , two are in the regional cities of HK and Macau , and nine are in international destinations.

In order to meet the requirements of an increasing number of airlines and passengers from all around the world, HMIA phase two terminal expansions has completed construction by the end of 2005. Terminal cover an area of 102,000 M2 and have the capacity to serve 9.3 million passengers, as well as 135 thousand tons of cargo &mail at present.

As the " Garden Airport " in , HMIA has allocated 99.6% of its area to a green belt and this gives the environment of the airport a fresh green and enjoyable appeal to passengers and visitors using the airport.

HMIA is dedicating to improve hardware facilities, as well as to enhance the services standard in all the relevant sectors. From 2002 to 2004, the airport has been successively granted the first prize in "Passenger Evaluation Campaign" for airports with 4-10 million passengers organized by CAAC. In April 2005, HMIA became the 4th airport in to be awarded " International Sanitary Airport " by World Health Organization (WHO).

Since Hainan Province was granted the trail of "Open Sky Policy" on 24th March 2003 by General CAAC, HMIA has become the first Chinese airport to receive 3rd; 4th and 5th traffic rights. With further developments in the "Open Sky Policy" implemented and this high recognition by international organizations, HMIA has the potential to become the international aviation hub of Southern China.

HMIA's commitment is to provide our passenger and visitors with the best environment for their stay at the Meilan Airport.

Facility

Opening hours

24 hours operation

Runway

• Single 3600x60 m runway heading 09/27 equipped with modern ILS CAT I/II
• Capacity: 24 ARR/DEP
• Punctuality rate: >99%

Taxiway system

• Full length 44 m wide parallel taxiway with high speed exits and multiple line-up positions

Apron

• Designed to accommodate all modern commercial aircraft including B747-400
• 17 contact stands equipped with passenger boarding bridges
• 8 remote stands operated turn-in push-back
• 10 remote stands operated turn-in/turn-out

Landside

• More than 700 parking spaces
• Public bus transportation every 15 minutes to Haikou city

Terminal

• 102,000 m2 two level terminal building
• 77 check-in counters
• 100% screening of outbound baggage
• 19 security check positions
• 5 baggage belts
• 17 contact gates and 16 bus gates

Commercial facilities

Hainan's tropical identity is well reflected in more than 20 different shops and restaurant concepts. World renowned companies such as Select Service Partner and DFS are operating the restaurants and the retail facilities in the airport.

Handling

Hainan Meilan International Airport (HMIA), China Southern Airlines (CSA) and Hainan Airlines (HNA) provide full scale passenger and aircraft handling. Marshalling, bussing, operation of boarding bridges etc is provided by HMIA.

ATC

ATC is provided by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

Aircraft Maintenance

Aircraft maintenance facilities is provided by CSA and HNA for a range of aircraft including B737, B757, B767, B777, A319-A321, A310, A300, MD80/90.

Cargo

Full scale cargo service is provided by HMIA and Hainan Airlines Cargo.

Catering

Catering service is provided by HNA Air Catering Co.

Fuel

Fuel service is provided by Hainan Meiya Enterprise Co. All stands are equipped with fuel hydrants.

Executives

Mr. Zhang Cong, aged 48, was appointed as Executive Director and Chairman Of the company in January 2006. He became the chairman of the supervisory committee in December 2000, is responsible for the administration and business policy issues. He graduated from the China Civil Aviation Institution in 1990 and teaches at the institution after graduation, he had been to and take advanced studies in 1984 and 1992 respectively. From May 1997 to November 2005, he worked in the personnel department of Hainan Airlines Company Limited, in turn, as the general manager's assistant, deputy general manager and the general manager of the department. Thereafter, Mr. Zhang Cong had taken on the positions as the general manager of the project development and management department and the senior assistant to the chief executive officer in HNA Group Company Limited.

Mr. Dong Zhanbin, aged 55, graduated from Party Cadet College of Guangxi Autonomous Region in 1986 majoring in politics, was appointed as vice president of the company. From 1970 to1989, Mr. Dong served as the associate director of Control Center of CAAC Guangzhou Administration. He became the chief of Flight Operation Division and the head of Air Traffic Control Center of CAAC Guangxi Administration in 1989, and was then promoted to deputy general director of CAAC Hainan Administration in 1994. Since August 1998, Mr. Dong Zhanbin has held a number of senior management positions including the vice general manager of Haikou Meilan Airport Co., Ltd., the vice executive president of HNA Airport Group, and the general manager, the vice chairman and the chairman of Yichang Three Gorges Airport Co., Ltd. Mr. Dong has accumulated over 30 years of experience in the management and administration of civil aviation industry.

Mr. Hu Wentai, aged 52, was appointed as vice president of the company in July 2007, Mr.Hu graduated from the Navy Institute of Logistic with a diploma, has rich experience in the military and civil aviation management. He served as the deputy general manager of the Company in December 2000 and was re-appointed in January 2004.He was appointed as Chief Operation Officer of the Company in July 2004, is rich in aviation and airport management experience.

Mr. Wei Chang Rong, aged 48, was appointed as Vice President of the Company in July 2007. Mr. Wei graduated from No. 16 Aviation Institute of China Liberation Army Air Force with a degree in Aviation，is rich in aviation management and flight experience. From June 1933 onwards，He is a pilot and was taken on the positions as the and the General Manager of Operation Support Department and Cabin and Ground Service Department in Hainan Airlines Co., Ltd, the deputy general manager and the Chief Human resource Officer of the HMIA.

Mr. Qiu Guo Liang, aged 32, graduated from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics majoring in dispatch with the FAA licenses, Mr. Qiu was appointed as vice president of the company in July 2007. He has held positions as the manager assistant of the Operation Command Center and flight plan office in Hainan Airlines Co., Ltd., the deputy director and the deputy manager of the operation control center in Hainan Airlines Co., Ltd., the manager of the HMIA control center, Assistant to Chief Operating Officer of the HMIA, who is rich in civil aviation management experience.