World's Busiest Airports: Hong Kong International Airport rides the China wave up the rankings
The predecessor of the current Hong Kong International Airport, Kai Tak, was perhaps one of the most famous airports in the world, with white-knuckle approaches that remain YouTube favorites to this day. But when opened in 1998, the new airport was an engineering marvel that was famous in its own right, though with less exciting approaches. The airport alone occupies over 1% of Hong Kong's total land area and is already in need of expansion.
Become a CAPA Member to access Analysis Reports
Our Analysis Reports are only available to CAPA Members. CAPA Membership provides exclusive access to in-depth insights on the latest developments in the aviation and travel industry, developed by our team of dedicated analysts located in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.
Each report offers a fresh perspective on the latest industry trends and is available online or via the CAPA mobile app, with customisable alerts to help you stay informed and identify new business opportunities.
CAPA Membership also provides access to our full suite of tools, including a tailored selection of more than 1,000 News Briefs every week and comprehensive data and analysis on thousands of companies around the world.