![]() ![]() More than 100 airlines operate flights from the airport to over 180 cities across the globe. HKIA is an important contributor to the city's economy, with approximately 65,000 employees. Ethiopian Airlines utilise Hong Kong as a stopover point for their flights. It is a focus city for China Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. The airport is one of the hubs of Oneworld, and is also one of the Asia-Pacific cargo hubs for UPS Airlines. It runs 24 hours a day and is the primary hub for Cathay Pacific, Greater Bay Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express and Air Hong Kong (cargo carrier). The airport is operated by the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHH), a statutory body of the local government and was established on 1 December 1995. It is also home to one of the world's largest passenger terminal buildings, and was the largest when it had first opened in 1998. The airport is the world's busiest cargo gateway and one of the world's busiest passenger airports. Having been in commercial operation since 1998, Hong Kong International Airport is one of the largest trans-shipment centres, passenger hubs and gateways for destinations in to and from Greater China, Asia and the world. The airport is also referred to as Chek Lap Kok International Airport or Chek Lap Kok Airport, to distinguish it from its predecessor, the former Kai Tak Airport. The airport is built entirely on reclaimed land on the island of Chek Lap Kok at the west of the city. Hong Kong International Airport ( IATA: HKG, ICAO: VHHH) is a major international airport and the primary airport that serves Hong Kong, a special administrative region (SAR) of China. Hiong 1gong 3 Get 5( or gok 5)zi 4 Gi 1cong 2 Up to 16 aircraft parking positions are available at and around the terminal for aircraft remaining overnight (RON).Source: Hong Kong International Airport The apron is currently configured to accommodate aircraft ranging from Boeing 757s to Regional Jets. The airport has approximately 18 acres of apron available for aircraft parking at the passenger terminal. Air Force One has landed at BTR on a number of occasions, using both Boeing 747 and Boeing 757 aircraft. The airport runways can accommodate a variety of aircraft types and sizes, including a jumbo Boeing 747. Runway 4R-22L is served by Taxiways E, F, and G. Runway 4R-22L is equipped with Medium-intensity Runway Lights (MIRL). Runway 4R-22L is a General Aviation runway measuring 3,799 feet in length by 75 feet (1,158 meters by 22.87 meters) in width and constructed of bituminous asphalt. Runway 13-31 is served by Taxiways B, E, F, J, and K. ![]() ![]() Runway 31 is a non-precision runway equipped with a Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System (MALS) and an HIRL system. Runway 13 is a precision runway equipped with MALSR and an HIRL system. Runway 13-31 is a crosswind runway measuring 7,004 by 150 feet (2,135 meters by 45.73 meters) in width and constructed of bituminous asphalt. Runway 4L-22R is served by Taxiways A, B, F, G, H, L, and Q. Runway 22R is a precision runway equipped with a Medium-intensity Approach Lighting (MALSR) system with runway alignment indicator lights, HIRL, and a Special Authorization (SA) CAT II Instrument Landing System (ILS), which allows aircraft to land safely during lower visibility conditions due to inclement weather with a minimum decision altitude as low as 100 feet above ground level. It is equipped with a High Intensity Runway Light (HIRL) system. Runway 4L-22R, the primary air carrier runway, measures 7,500 feet in length by 150 feet (2,316 meters by 45.73) in width and is constructed of grooved concrete. The airport has two runways for air carrier operations and one for general aviation. ![]() The airport occupies about 1,800 acres of land at an elevation of 70 feet or 21.3 meters above mean sea level. The BTR Emergency/National Disaster Multiplex is also located on the north side of the airfield. The north side of the airfield includes available land for development in the Aviation Business Park. The east side of the airfield consists of general aviation and the Transportation Security Administration offices. The area south of the airfield is primarily designated for general aviation use as well as the FAA Control Tower. The airport passenger terminal is located on the west side of the airfield. The airport is adjacent to US Interstate 110 and is accessible via Veterans Memorial Boulevard and Captain Ryan Drive. BTR is located 5 miles north of downtown Baton Rouge. ![]()
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