Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited operates as an airport services company primarily engaged in the operation and management of Haikou Meilan International Airport in Hainan Province, People's Republic of China. Its main products and services include aeronautical business segments such as airfield services, terminal facilities, ground handling, passenger services, and cargo handling. The company’s non-aeronautical business encompasses leasing commercial and retail spaces at the airport, franchising airport-related businesses, advertising space leasing, car parking services, sales of consumable goods including duty-free products, cargo and logistics services, hotel investment and operations, and tourism services.
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Haikou City, the company operates across China, serving domestic and international passengers and cargo customers. It is a subsidiary of Haikou Meilan International Airport Co., Ltd. In recent developments, Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited entered into a strategic joint venture agreement with Changi Airports International (CAI) starting January 2025, whereby CAI manages the airport’s non-aeronautical commercial operations including retail, food and beverage, advertising, leisure, and important-person services, holding a 49% stake while Hainan Meilan holds 51%. This 10-year collaboration aims to transform the airport into an integrated consumer hub, enhance passenger experience, expand retail offerings, and introduce digital services such as e-commerce and loyalty programs leveraging Changi's global airport management expertise. Additionally, Hainan Airport Infrastructure Co., Ltd. is in the process of acquiring a controlling stake (around 50.19%) in Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited, reflecting operational and ownership restructuring within the last year. The company also secured a major new loan agreement as of late 2024 to support its growth and infrastructure investments.
This combination of comprehensive airport operations and strategic partnerships places Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited as a key player in the Chinese aviation and airport services industry, with significant emphasis on enhancing both aeronautical and commercial service revenues through innovation and international collaboration.