Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
defunct airport
|
| gptkbp:closed |
1998
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
6 m
|
| gptkbp:famousFor |
challenging approach
urban location Checkerboard approach |
| gptkbp:featuredIn |
films
video games |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong
|
| gptkbp:ICAO_code |
gptkb:VHHH
gptkb:HKG |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Hong_Kong
|
| gptkbp:mainTerminalBuilt |
1962
|
| gptkbp:namedAfter |
gptkb:Kai_Tak_Investment_Company
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
site of 1993 China Airlines Flight 605 accident
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
urban encroachment
proximity to city center noise restrictions frequent crosswinds frequented by large aircraft harbor-side location high-rise buildings nearby limited expansion capability one-runway operation served as RAF base served as cargo hub served as flying club base served as helicopter base served as seaplane base short final approach spectacular landings steep turn before landing |
| gptkbp:opened |
1925
|
| gptkbp:operatedBy |
gptkb:Civil_Aviation_Department_(Hong_Kong)
|
| gptkbp:peakCargoTraffic |
1.56 million tonnes (1996)
|
| gptkbp:peakPassengerTraffic |
29.5 million (1996)
|
| gptkbp:redevelopment |
gptkb:Kai_Tak_Cruise_Terminal
gptkb:Kai_Tak_Sports_Park residential and commercial area |
| gptkbp:replacedBy |
gptkb:Hong_Kong_International_Airport
|
| gptkbp:runwayLength |
3,390 m
|
| gptkbp:runwaySurface |
asphalt
13/31 southeast-northwest |
| gptkbp:servesCity |
gptkb:Hong_Kong
|
| gptkbp:timezone |
HKT (UTC+8)
|
| gptkbp:usedDuring |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
gptkb:aircraft
civil aviation |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cathay_Pacific_Flight_301
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|