The Hong Kong government eventually decided to build a new airport at Chek Lap Kok, a remote island off Lantau. On July 6, 1998, Kai Tak closed permanently, with the final scheduled departure ...

The Hong Kong authorities ultimately opted to construct a new airport at Chek Lap Kok, situated on a secluded island off Lantau. On 6 July 1998, Kai Tak shut down for good, with the last scheduled ...

Hong Kong International Airport was founded at a pivotal moment in Hong Kong's history. Creating extra legroom, it emulated the success of its predecessor, transforming Lantau Island and elevating ...

The authority’s study had estimated there were only 40 Chinese white dolphins in the waters around Lantau Island last year, where the airport is located, compared to 77 during the 2018 count.

Hong Kong’s Lantau Island got its first sightseeing ... would get a close-up look at Hong Kong International Airport’s aircraft maintenance area. “The aircraft maintenance area has been ...