Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak serves Kowloon City, HK.
Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak (HK-0099), officially known as Hong Kong International Airport from 1954, closed on July 6, 1998, after 73 years of operation. The airport was closed due to its limited capacity, noise pollution for nearby residents, and height restrictions on surrounding buildings, which led to the construction of a replacement airport at Chek Lap Kok.
Kai Tak was historically significant, having been established in 1925 and growing to become the third busiest airport in the world for international passengers and the busiest for international cargo throughput in 1996. The airport was known for its challenging visual approach to Runway 13, which required pilots to make a 47-degree right-hand turn at low altitude after sighting a distinctive checkerboard pattern on Checkerboard Hill.
Following its closure, the Kai Tak passenger terminal temporarily housed government offices, commercial establishments, and recreational facilities, but the terminal and hangars were later demolished. The site has since undergone redevelopment, with the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal opening on the tip of the former runway in 2013, and a sports park officially opening in March 2025.
*Sources researched: cad.gov.hk, en.wikipedia.org, simpleflying.com*
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Where is Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak located?
Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak is located in Kowloon City, HK, at an elevation of 28 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is HK-0099.