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Kai Tak Airport (IATA: HKG, ICAO: VHHH) was an international airport of Hong Kong from 1925 until 1998.
Port lotniczy Hongkong-Kai Tak (ang. Kai Tak Airport, chin. trad. 啟德機場, oficjalnie znany jako ang. Hong Kong International Airport, chin. trad. 香港國際機場; kod IATA: HKG, kod ICAO: VHHX) – dawny międzynarodowy port lotniczy w Hongkongu. Działał w latach 1925–1998, gdy został zastąpiony przez Port lotniczy Hongkong.
30 cze 2024 · From an airport perspective, Kai Tak was situated between the city to the west, considerable mountains to the north and the Victoria harbour to the south. In its final phase of operations (until 1998), the airport featured a 3,390 metres long RWY with orientation 13-31.
18 maj 2020 · The beginning of Kai Tak. According to Atlas Obscura, Kai Tak was built in 1925 on reclaimed land in Kowloon Bay, opposite Hong Kong Island. Surrounding the airport were three elements less-than-ideal for aircraft landings: mountainous terrain, water, and eventually tall apartment buildings.
20 sie 2021 · Known as one of the most dangerous airports in world history with its perilous descent amongst residential buildings, Kai Tak Airport remains a staple in every classic Hong Kong image and a gem in every Hongkonger’s heart. Let us fly through the glorious life of Kai Tak Airport.
The name Hong Kong International Airport was officially adopted for Kai Tak Airport. In 1962, a passenger terminal building was built. Turboprop aircraft were being replaced by jets such as the Boeing 707, DC8 and de Havilland Comet.
1859-1914. Au Tak 1840-1920. The suitability of using this land as an airfield was recognized and the first recorded flight from Kai Tak took place on Lunar New Year’s Day in 1925. Kai Tak was then a simple grass-strip airfield which served the British RAF and enthusiasts from the Hong Kong Aviation Club.
