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  Kai Tak Airport 1925-1998
In 1987, to cater for the strong increase in air traffic at Kai Tak during its remaining life before the availability of the replacement airport, another series of expansion and improvement projects initiated.
In 1996, the Kai Tak Airport reached an important milestone when it handled 29.5 million international passengers and 1.56 million tonnes of international cargo making it the third busiest Airport in the world for international passengers and first in the world for international cargo throughput in the world.
The Airport Authority Hong Kong is charged with the responsibility to develop and manage the new airport at Chek Lap Kok.
www.cad.gov.hk /english/kaitak.html   (911 words)

  
 Hong Kong Airport Hotels: Hong Kong International Airport - HKG Airport Guide
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is a major gateway to the bustling island of Hong Kong and to south-eastern China, handling around 45 million annual passengers between many international destinations.
Hong Kong Airport is located on the island of Chek Lap Kok, just off the north shore of Lantau Island, about 40 kilometres west of the Hong Kong island.
Hong Kong International Airport replaced Kowloon’s Kai Tak Airport in 1998 and already ranks as one of the word's best in terms of services, facilities and efficiency: the vast airport development project was quick to enter the Guinness World Records as the world’s most expensive airport project, and with the world's largest airport terminal building.
www.worldairportguides.com /hong-kong-hkg   (286 words)

  
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 Kai Tak Airport Redevelopment Plans for Hong Kong | HONGKONG | Bilder, Infos, Reise, Forum
Der alte Airport von Hongkong, der Kai Tak Airport, liegt mitten in Kowloon.
Parts of the old Kai Tak airport runway should be removed to create four islands of development and beautify Victoria Harbour, a major property developer has proposed.
The developer objects to the government's proposal for a cruise terminal, heliport, stadium and refuse transfer station at Kai Tak, saying the plans "should be subjected to critical public debate".
www.digitalvoodoo.de /blog/archives/architektur/kai-tak-airport-redevelopment-plans-for-hong-kong.php   (883 words)

  
 Cheap flights to Hong Kong with consolidators airfare
The airport was build on an artificial island and is connected at the new town of Tung Chung to Lantau Island in Hong Kong.
Taxis are readily available next to the passenger terminal and Airport bus routes connect the airport to various locations in the city and all the major Hong Kong hotels and cross-border coaches run between Hong Kong International Airport and major cities on mainland China.
Hong Kong is the ideal gateway for travelers to Southeast Asia and China, providing a efficient transition from west to east.
www.thaipro.com /flights/cheap-hong-kong-flights.htm   (867 words)

  
 Kai Tak Airport - Hong Kong Transportation - VirtualTourist.com
Kai Tek is an easy bus ride to Kowloon if that is where you want to go.
Here pilots even needed to take a special exam before having a permit to fly between the skyscratchers around the airport (you can actually see what people are doing in their appartments, which can lead to surprises).
Hong Kong's new airport is open, and you can no longer enjoy the experience of dropping onto Kai Tak's single runway jutting out into the harbour.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Hong_Kong/Transportation-Hong_Kong-Kai_Tak_Airport-BR-1.html   (589 words)

  
 Leo Rubinfien / In Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong, from the portfolio Map of the East / 1979-1987
Leo Rubinfien / In Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong, from the portfolio Map of the East / 1979-1987
In Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong, from the portfolio Map of the East
Title: In Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong, from the portfolio Map of the East
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 Hong Kong International Airport
Voted as the best Airport for 4 consecutive years (Reference), the Hong Kong International Airport is located at Lantau Island's Chek Lap Kok, together with 9 other Airport Programmes (e.g.
Opened in 1998, it has replaced Kowloon City's Kai Tak airport, which was renowned for the thrilling experience when aeroplanes touched down.
As shown above, the Airport has two main levels, above is the departure level (level 7) and one below is the arrival level (level 5).
www.hong-kong-travel.org /HongKongAirport.asp   (181 words)

  
 YouTube - The old Hong Kong airport(Kai Tak)
Used to live in HK when kai tak was the only airport.
Kai Tak airport is now closed but hig...
Kai Tak airport is now closed but high buildings, tall mountains,short runway,lots of Traffic and difficult crosswinds made it one of the most difficult and spectacular places to land (more) (less)
www.youtube.com /watch?v=Vqa0xTgh4KU   (390 words)

  
 Airliners.net Photos: - -
Apart from seeing the Victoria Harbour & the ex-Kai Tak Airport, it is able to see the Shatin area on the top left and Ma On Shan area on the top right.
Tell ya something else: Kai Tak's area will be developed into a complex including piers for crusie liners, harbour-side park, a new stadium and some residential buildings.
Kai Tak is still fascinating to see and the area around the old terminal seems to be booming.
www.airliners.net /open.file/1106004/M   (947 words)

  
 Projects_Decontamination of Kai Tak Airport
Since the closure of Kai Tak Airport in 1998, various development plans have been proposed for the site.
The airport lands, however, had been extensively contaminated with petrochemicals as a result of underground fuel pipeline leakages over its many years of operation.
The Territory Development Department of Hong Kong awarded the site decontamination contract to Luen Cheong Tai Construction Co., Ltd (LCT).
www.golder.com /default.asp?PID=136&VID=202&LID=12   (264 words)

  
 Henry Tenby - Internet Ventures / Hong Kong Kai Tak DVD
This DVD opens in October, 1995, aboard a Canadian 747 with a roller-coaster approach and landing at Hong Kong’s famous Kai Tak International Airport.
The second half of the DVD serves up a generous helping of non-stop, jet action filmed from various scenic locations at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak airport, back in 1995 and 1997.
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways’ fleet mixes company with Kai Tak regulars including 747s of Mandarin Airlines (747SP), China Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Air China, Thai, United, KAL, Canadian, Polar Air Cargo, Air France, British Asia Airways, Air France, and Singapore Airlines, in addition to MD11s of Garuda, China Eastern, Philippine Air Lines...
henrytenby.com /dvds/hkgdvd.html   (316 words)

  
 Airdisaster.Com Forums - ANA into Kai Tak
NH004 arriving at Kai Tak after a flight from Tokyo's Narita International Airport.
But I am curious for the details at remote locations (I mean not Hong Kong, not USA, not Europe).
Kai Tak is, or rather was, Hong Kong's airport Morten.
www.airdisaster.com /forums/showthread.php?t=53427   (248 words)

  
 YouTube - Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport 1998
hong kong has huge citizens density 6755 people/km2.
Kai Tak Airport is the former international airport of Hong Kong from 1925 until 1998.
Cathay Pacific 747 landing at Hong Kong Kai Tak
youtube.com /?v=wSw1lU7HUec   (353 words)

  
 Goodbye Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport Video
into Kai Tak once in 82 as a child and again in 96 and it was the most exhilarating approach I've had in all my years of flying and that includes a few hair raising moments at various Dropzones around the world.
seriously, went to Hong Kong before and landed at Kai Tak airport.
A380 global airports compatibility testing first year tour experience the world's...
www.metacafe.com /watch/348006/goodbye_hong_kong_kai_tak_airport   (596 words)

  
 Airliners.net Photos: Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-412
Kai Tak was a very good airport due to its quality and safety (one of the airports with the lowest accident rates).
I really do not understand why the government cannot keep two airports (Kai Tak and New airport) here...
It's easy to see why they had to close down Kai Tak first of all you have mountains and high rise flats everywhere and then you number the runway No.13!
www.airliners.net /open.file?id=1032914&size=M&width=1024&height=790&photo_nr=161&prev_id=1009219&next_id=1032637&set_photo_album=hide   (590 words)

  
 Hong Kong Kai Tak Int'l Airport 1998 Photo Gallery by Alfred So at pbase.com
Hong Kong Kai Tak Int'l Airport 1998 Photo Gallery by Alfred So at pbase.com
It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest.
I would like to share my Hong Kong photos with you too.
www.pbase.com /alfredso/kai_tak&gcmd=add_comment   (109 words)

  
 Hong Kong International Airport - Your Regional Hub with Worldwide Connections and Gateway to China   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Hong Kong International Airport - Your Regional Hub with Worldwide Connections and Gateway to China
Welcome to Hong Kong International Airport - Your Regional Hub with Worldwide Connections and Gateway to China.
Hong Kong International Airport - Real Time Flight Information
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 Final Days Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport Video
Breathtaking action from over 20 locations around Kai Tak Airport during the final days before it was closed forever!
This magnificent airport closed in 1998 - but not before going down in history as one...
Live dramatic footage of the Crash Recovery of an L-100-30 Hercules that crashed...
www.metacafe.com /watch/348022/final_days_hong_kong_kai_tak_airport   (480 words)

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