Events tagged with "chek lap kok"

Historical Events tagged with "chek lap kok"

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Hong Kong International Airport Launches

July 6th, 1998 26 years ago

Hong Kong International Airport, located on Chek Lap Kok, officially opened as the new airport for Hong Kong, replacing the former Kai Tak Airport. The opening marked the culmination of a significant infrastructure project aimed at expanding the city’s capacity to handle international air travel. This state-of-the-art facility was designed with advanced features to accommodate the growing demand for flights into and out of Hong Kong, a vital global air traffic hub.