Uncover the stories behind Kai Tak airport's famous runway 13 and its remarkable approach over Hong Kong's skyline.

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Relive the thrill of Kai Tak Airport. From hair-raising landings to the first jet arrival, explore its vibrant history and nostalgic memories Explore the captivating history of Hong Kong's legendary ...

Kai Tak in Hong Kong, a concrete runway sandwiched between skyscrapers, mountains and Victoria Harbour, was once the world's most daunting place to land a plane, causing even the most experienced ...

It’s nearly 20 years since Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport closed, but I still miss it. It was so compact you came out of customs, rolled down a ramp and were in a taxi within minutes. And it was so close ...

It was once considered the most terrifying place to land a plane - where aircraft would navigate between densely-packed buildings and mountains before touching down on a single runway. Kai Tak, Hong ...

THE FLOOR OF THE ARRIVALS LOUNGE AT THE FORMER KAI TAK AIRPORT displays a sign that reads “No Waiting,” but a dozen people still loiter. Not to greet passengers—the last one landed five years ago—but ...

Kai Tak in Hong Kong was once the world's most daunting airport for even the most experienced pilots. Nestled between towering skyscrapers, mountains and Victoria Harbour, this concrete runway was a ...

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Two of Hong Kong's billionaire property moguls have set new records with the lofty prices they've paid for land at the city's former Kai Tak airport. But in the world's least affordable housing market ...