Hong Kong Airport Information
Hong Kong International Airport (also known
as Chek Lap Kok Airport) is the world’s 10th busiest airport,
handling over 50 million passengers each year, together with an average cargo
throughput of 4 million tonnes.Opened in July 1998, the airport is operated by
the Airport Authority Hong Kong withtwo terminals and two runways.
Terminal 1 has a floor area of 570,000 square
metres and 321 passenger check-in counters, while Terminal 2 has a floor area
of 140,000 square metres and 56 passenger check-in counters (can be expanded to
112).
A range of onsite facilities are available
for passengers, such as duty free outlets (over 200 shops in Terminal 1 and 80
shops in Terminal 2), around 60 restaurants and cafes, free Wi-Fi in both
terminals, banks, money exchanges, photo imaging services, and passenger
information desks.
In addition, Hong Kong International Airport
has been hailed for its entertainment facilities, which include the largest
IMAX cinema screen in Hong Kong, an ‘i-Sports’ hubwith simulators for basketball,
soccer, car racing, shooting and more, and an education park, where children
experience real life working environments by role-playing in related uniforms.
Airport
Details
Airport Name: Hong Kong International Airport
Airport Code:HKG
City:Hong
Kong
Country: China
Time Zone:+8:00 hours from UTC/GMT