AIRPORT AT CHEK LAP KOK

  

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AIRPORT AT CHEK LAP KOK

Specialty Definition: Hong Kong International Airport

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Hong Kong International Airport, popularly referred to as Chek Lap Kok Airport (赤鱲角機場), after one of the islands that make up the airport's 1,248-hectare platform reclaimed from sea.

HKIA was built on an artificial island built with tons of landfill, and is connected to the north side of Lantau Island. Opened in July 6, 1998, it took six years and US $20 billion to build.

Chek Lap Kok is the replacement for Kai Tak International Airport, which had a spectacular urban approach, causing noise pollution for nearby residents. After complaints from residents and pilots flying to Hong Kong, Kai Tak was retired after operations were moved to Chek Lap Kok. Many aviation enthusiasts were upset with the death of Kai Tak, because of the unique approach. Pilots had to use a checkerboard on a hill to safely land at Kai Tak. Chep Lap Kok's landing is an ordinary landing.

Chek Lap Kok is the hub of Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong flag carrier. Its IATA Airport Code is HKG, which is the same as what Kai Tak once had.

The airport can be reached by the Airport Express, a dedicated high-speed rail link provided by MTR. It takes 23 minutes to reach the airport from Hong Kong Station which is located in Central, in the Central and Western district on Hong Kong Island.

Airline check-in at HKIA is divided into eight aisles as passengers enter the airport.

Check-in Aisles

Aisle B

Aisle C

Aisle D

Aisle E

Aisle F

Aisle G

Aisle H

Aisle J

Transfer Points

E1

E2

W1

W2

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