Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is also known as Chek Lap Kok Airport (赤鱲角機場), because it was built on the... more
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is also known as Chek Lap Kok Airport (赤鱲角機場), because it was built on the island of Chek Lap Kok by reclaiming land from the ocean, as well as to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed Kai Tak Airport. Hong Kong International Airport commenced operations in July 1998. In 2008, more than 48.6 million passengers used the airport, and over 3.6 million tons of air cargo passed through Hong Kong. With some 750 aircraft movements every day and around 90 airlines operating from HKIA, HKIA links Hong Kong with around 150 destinations round the world, including some 40 cities on the Chinese Mainland. Hong Kong International Airport is located less than five flying hours from half of the world's population. It is the fourth busiest international passenger airport and operates the busiest international cargo facilities in the world. less
