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.