Have you ever visited Hong Kong and seen its only civil airport – the
Hong Kong International Airport? You will appreciate just like
everybody else that Hong Kong International Airport is among the best in
the world today. Here’s a brief outlook on this finest airport.
The Hong Kong International Airport is based in China’s Special
Administrative Region of Hong Kong. It is the only civil airport in the
city-state and a prominent gateway to Asia. It is among the world’s
busiest airports catering to huge international passenger traffic and
cargo flights. The airport is a major hub for Hong Kong’s flagship
carrier Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Express, Hong Kong Airlines,
Air Hong Kong and Dragonair.
The Hong Kong International Airport is situated on Chek Lap Kok Island.
The airport is also called Chek Lap Kok Airport. Earlier, it was named
Kai Tak Airport. The airport is operational ever since 1998. The airport
is accessed to reach 44 destinations in China as well as other Asian
cities.
Currently, the airport handles above 100 airlines operating flights
to nearly 180 cities around the world. The airport was used by 59.9
million passengers for transportation purposes in 2013, thus
transforming it as world’s 11th busiest airport. It also left Memphis
International Airport behind in the race to emerge as the busiest
airport in the world for cargo traffic.
The Hong Kong International Airport is presently home to two terminals.
The Terminal 1 with an area of 846,000 square meters is the world’s 3rd
largest terminal building. The other two airports with largest terminal
buildings are Dubai International Airport and Beijing Capital
International Airport.
The Hong Kong International Airport is a proud recipient of 2014
SkyTrax Award for Best Baggage Handling System. The airport became the
world’s first airport to unveil RFID luggage tags in 2008 for efficient
baggage handling. The airport has also been awarded the title of Best
Airport in the World for 8 times ever since 2001.