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Hong Kong Airport

2011-06-27T19:43:03Z

TimothyC: /* Location */

{{categorybox|Asia|China}}

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iata=HKG|
icao=VHHH|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.hkairport.com|
mapurl=|
mapsource=|
atctower=118.20 (North RWY), 118.40 (South RWY)|
atcground=121.60, 122.55|
atcclearance=129.90|
atcapproach=119.10 (Approach), 119.50 (Approach Director)|
atcdeparture=123.80|
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atcunicom=}}



==Official Spotting Location==

===Point 1. Skydeck above Terminal 2===

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, as can some apron movements. There is no fence or glass in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no facilities; for instance toilet, food kiosk or vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

'''''Access and Transport'''''

Start in HKIA terminal 2. With your back facing the drop off area, there is an escalator on the far left end (near check-in aisle N). Take the escalator up 1 level to the 6th floor. You will see the entrance of Aviation Discovery Centre with some artificial runway painting on the wall, etc. Tickets to the skydeck are sold at the counter, ask the ticketing staff for further directions to skydeck.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the upper level of Terminal 2)

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck:

{{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also be photographed. You would need a longer lens for that( around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck:

{{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstructions.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of the skydeck.

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limited to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

{{jplink|6928119}}

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limited to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of the skydeck.

===Point 2. Airport Maintanence Area===

This is not only a spotting point, in fact many local photographers gather here in weekends for relaxing also taking landscape / portrait pictures. Especially in a weekend afternoon during summer, many locals come to this area with their family cars parked along the road and enjoying themselves under summer sun.

It is actually located in the west end of the airport island, between north and south runway (07L and 07R). In here, you can view landing aircraft on both north and south runway if 07 direction is in use. You can also have some good photo opportunities for runway 25L takeoff if 25 direction is in use.

'''''Access and Transport'''''

Local bus service: Start at Tung Chung MTR Station. There is a bus service, S52, running between the bus terminus near Tung Chung MTR Station and Airport Maintenance Area. Service frequency is around 20 mins. Once you arrive at the terminus point in Airport Maintenance Area (beside HAECO building), you should know where to go by your sense. Bus service runs from early morning till dark.

Taxi: From airport terminal or Tung Chung MTR Station to Airport Maintenance Area, around HKD 50 - 60 per trip. That should work if you tell the driver you want to go HAECO or Airport Maintenance Area. Of course, showing the place on a map is always helpful. However, that is a problem for any return journey from Airport Maintenance Area by taxi as there will not be any waiting taxi there. Come back by bus is always the choice then.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

24 hrs a day, 7 days a week!

It is not recommended to go there during thunderstorm, but highly recommended in a sunny weekend afternoon with some mild sea breeze.

Entrance fee: Always, free

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes taking off from RWY 25L (majority of the takeoff movements):

High (around 100mm lens for a MD-11F whole body). However, it is only good during afternoon time as that would be backlit in morning. Also it is only possible to spot heavies and planes with high loadings which rotate late. Sample pics for RWY 25L taking off:

{{jplink|6918516}}

{{jplink|6917745}}

{{jplink|6917734}}

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes approaching on RWY 07R (some of the cargo and biz movements):

Possible (around 100mm lens for a 777F whole body). But you have to pick a right spot for taking pictures, otherwise the angle would be too narrow. Only good during the afternoon.

{{jplink|6822219}}

Planes approaching on RWY 07L (majority of the landing movements):

High (around 250mm lens for a 777-300 whole body), but only under a clear weather. Good photo opportunities during the morning.

{{jplink|6738137}}

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

None

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

===Ground Transportation to / from downtown Hong Kong===

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, with more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers and workers can easily reach the airport from nearly any place in Hong Kong by bus 7 days a week. There are also plenty of overnight bus services linking several major towns and the airport. Additionally, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and the West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

===Facilities at HKIA===

====Terminal 1====

Terminal 1 is the main terminal at HKIA, with direct linkage to the airside. A majority of the airlines' check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall provide shops, cafes, restaurants from budget to high end, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc.

====Terminal 2====

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in Terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks completed underneath Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to Terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that all passengers arrive at Terminal 1. Terminal 2 contains more of an entertainment atmosphere, with a higher proportion of shops and entertainment vs. air-related facilities.

Hong Kong Airport

2011-06-27T19:41:02Z

TimothyC:

{{categorybox|Asia|China}}

{{infobox|fullname=Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport|
location=Hong Kong, China|
iata=HKG|
icao=VHHH|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.hkairport.com|
mapurl=|
mapsource=|
atctower=118.20 (North RWY), 118.40 (South RWY)|
atcground=121.60, 122.55|
atcclearance=129.90|
atcapproach=119.10 (Approach), 119.50 (Approach Director)|
atcdeparture=123.80|
atcatis=128.20|
atcunicom=}}



==Official Spotting Location==

===Point 1. Skydeck above Terminal 2===

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, as can some apron movements. There is no fence or glass in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no facilities; for instance toilet, food kiosk or vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

'''''Access and Transport'''''

Start in HKIA terminal 2. With your back facing the drop off area, there is an escalator on the far left end (near check-in aisle N). Take the escalator up 1 level to the 6th floor. You will see the entrance of Aviation Discovery Centre with some artificial runway painting on the wall, etc. Tickets to the skydeck are sold at the counter, ask the ticketing staff for further directions to skydeck.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the upper level of Terminal 2)

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck:

{{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also be photographed. You would need a longer lens for that( around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck:

{{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstructions.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of the skydeck.

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limited to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

{{jplink|6928119}}

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limited to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of the skydeck.

===Point 2. Airport Maintanence Area===

This is not only a spotting point, in fact many local photographers gather here in weekends for relaxing also taking landscape / portrait pictures. Especially in a weekend afternoon during summer, many locals come to this area with their family cars parked along the road and enjoying themselves under summer sun.

It is actually located in the west end of the airport island, between north and south runway (07L and 07R). In here, you can view landing aircraft on both north and south runway if 07 direction is in use. You can also have some good photo opportunities for runway 25L takeoff if 25 direction is in use.

'''''Access and Transport'''''

Local bus service: Start at Tung Chung MTR Station. There is a bus service, S52, running between the bus terminus near Tung Chung MTR Station and Airport Maintenance Area. Service frequency is around 20 mins. Once you arrive at the terminus point in Airport Maintenance Area (beside HAECO building), you should know where to go by your sense. Bus service runs from early morning till dark.

Taxi: From airport terminal or Tung Chung MTR Station to Airport Maintenance Area, around HKD 50 - 60 per trip. That should work if you tell the driver you want to go HAECO or Airport Maintenance Area. Of course, showing the place on a map is always helpful. However, that is a problem for any return journey from Airport Maintenance Area by taxi as there will not be any waiting taxi there. Come back by bus is always the choice then.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

24 hrs a day, 7 days a week!

It is not recommended to go there during thunderstorm, but highly recommended in a sunny weekend afternoon with some mild sea breeze.

Entrance fee: Always, free

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes taking off from RWY 25L (majority of the takeoff movements):

High (around 100mm lens for a MD-11F whole body). However, it is only good during afternoon time as that would be backlit in morning. Also it is only possible to spot heavies and planes with high loadings which rotate late. Sample pics for RWY 25L taking off:

{{jplink|6918516}}

{{jplink|6917745}}

{{jplink|6917734}}

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes approaching on RWY 07R (some of the cargo and biz movements):

Possible (around 100mm lens for a 777F whole body). But you have to pick a right spot for taking pictures, otherwise the angle would be too narrow. Only good during the afternoon.

{{jplink|6822219}}

Planes approaching on RWY 07L (majority of the landing movements):

High (around 250mm lens for a 777-300 whole body), but only under a clear weather. Good photo opportunities during the morning.

{{jplink|6738137}}

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

===Ground Transportation to / from downtown Hong Kong===

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, with more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers and workers can easily reach the airport from nearly any place in Hong Kong by bus 7 days a week. There are also plenty of overnight bus services linking several major towns and the airport. Additionally, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and the West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

===Facilities at HKIA===

====Terminal 1====

Terminal 1 is the main terminal at HKIA, with direct linkage to the airside. A majority of the airlines' check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall provide shops, cafes, restaurants from budget to high end, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc.

====Terminal 2====

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in Terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks completed underneath Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to Terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that all passengers arrive at Terminal 1. Terminal 2 contains more of an entertainment atmosphere, with a higher proportion of shops and entertainment vs. air-related facilities.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-10-22T15:19:48Z

TimothyC: /* Skydeck above Terminal 2 */

{{categorybox|Asia|China}}

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location=Hong Kong, China|
iata=HKG|
icao=VHHH|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.hkairport.com|
mapurl=|
mapsource=|
atctower=|
atcground=|
atcclearance=|
atcapproach=|
atcdeparture=|
atcatis=|
atcunicom=}}



==Official Spotting Location==

===Point 1. Skydeck above Terminal 2===

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, as can some apron movements. There is no fence or glass in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no facilities; for instance toilet, food kiosk or vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

'''''Access and Transport'''''

Start in HKIA terminal 2. With your back facing the drop off area, there is an escalator on the far left end (near check-in aisle N). Take the escalator up 1 level to the 6th floor. You will see the entrance of Aviation Discovery Centre with some artificial runway painting on the wall, etc. Tickets to the skydeck are sold at the counter, ask the ticketing staff for further directions to skydeck.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the upper level of Terminal 2)

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck:

{{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also be photographed. You would need a longer lens for that( around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck:

{{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstructions.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of the skydeck.

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limited to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

{{jplink|6928119}}

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limited to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of the skydeck.

===Point 2. Airport Maintanence Area===

This is not only a spotting point, in fact many local photographers gather here in weekends for relaxing also taking landscape / portrait pictures. Especially in a weekend afternoon during summer, many locals come to this area with their family cars parked along the road and enjoying themselves under summer sun.

It is actually located in the west end of the airport island, between north and south runway (07L and 07R). In here, you can view landing aircrafts on both north and south runway if 07 direction is in use. You can also have some good photo opportunities for runway 25L takeoff if 25 direction is in use.

'''''Access and Transport'''''

Local bus service: Start at Tung Chung MTR Station. There is a bus service, S52, running between the bus terminus near Tung Chung MTR Station and Airport Maintenance Area. Service frequency is around 20 mins. Once you arrive at the terminus point in Airport Maintenance Area (beside HAECO building), you should know where to go by your sense. Bus service runs from early morning till dark.

Taxi: From airport terminal or Tung Chung MTR Station to Airport Maintenance Area, around HKD 50 - 60 per trip. That should work if you tell the driver you want to go HAECO or Airport Maintenance Area. Of course, showing the place on a map is always helpful. However, that is a problem for any return journey from Airport Maintenance Area by taxi as there will not be any waiting taxi there. Come back by bus is always the choice then.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

24 hrs a day, 7 days a week!

Not suggest to go there during thunderstorm, but highly recommended in a sunny weekend afternoon with some mild sea breeze

Entrance fee: Always, free

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes taking off from RWY 25L (majority of the takeoff movements):

High (around 100mm lens for a MD-11F whole body). However, it is only good during afternoon time as that would be backlit in morning. Also it is only possible to spot heavies and planes with high loadings which rotate late. Sample pics for RWY 25L taking off:

{{jplink|6918516}}

{{jplink|6917745}}

{{jplink|6917734}}

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes approaching on RWY 07R (some of the cargo and biz movements):

Possible (around 100mm lens for a 777F whole body). But you have to pick a right spot for taking pictures, otherwise the angle would be too narrow. Only good during afternoon.

{{jplink|6822219}}

Planes approaching on RWY 07L (majority of the landing movements):

High (around 250mm lens for a 777-300 whole body), but only under a clear weather. Good photo opportunity during morning.

{{jplink|6738137}}

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

===Ground Transportation to / from downtown Hong Kong===

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, with more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers and workers can easily reach the airport from nearly any place in Hong Kong by bus 7 days a week. There are also plenty of overnight bus services linking several major towns and the airport. Additionally, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and the West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

===Facilities at HKIA===

====Terminal 1====

Terminal 1 is the main terminal at HKIA, with direct linkage to the airside. A majority of the airlines' check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall provide shops, cafes, restaurants from budget to high end, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc.

====Terminal 2====

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in Terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks completed underneath Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to Terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that all passengers arrive at Terminal 1. Terminal 2 contains more of an entertainment atmosphere, with a higher proportion of shops and entertainment vs. air-related facilities.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-10-22T15:16:35Z

TimothyC: /* Skydeck above Terminal 2 */

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==Official Spotting Location==

===Skydeck above Terminal 2===

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, as can some apron movements. There is no fence or glass in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no facilities; for instance toilet, food kiosk or vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

'''''Access and Transport'''''

Start in HKIA terminal 2. With your back facing the drop off area, there is an escalator on the far left end (near check-in aisle N). Take the escalator up 1 level to the 6th floor. You will see the entrance of Aviation Discovery Centre with some artificial runway painting on the wall, etc. Tickets to the skydeck are sold at the counter, ask the ticketing staff for further directions to skydeck.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the upper level of Terminal 2)

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck:

{{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also be photographed. You would need a longer lens for that( around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck:

{{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstructions.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of the skydeck.

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limited to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

{{jplink|6928119}}

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limited to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of the skydeck.

===Point 2. Airport Maintanence Area===

This is not only a spotting point, in fact many local photographers gather here in weekends for relaxing also taking landscape / portrait pictures. Especially in a weekend afternoon during summer, many locals come to this area with their family cars parked along the road and enjoying themselves under summer sun.

It is actually located in the west end of the airport island, between north and south runway (07L and 07R). In here, you can view landing aircrafts on both north and south runway if 07 direction is in use. You can also have some good photo opportunities for runway 25L takeoff if 25 direction is in use.

'''''Access and Transport'''''

Local bus service: Start at Tung Chung MTR Station. There is a bus service, S52, running between the bus terminus near Tung Chung MTR Station and Airport Maintenance Area. Service frequency is around 20 mins. Once you arrive at the terminus point in Airport Maintenance Area (beside HAECO building), you should know where to go by your sense. Bus service runs from early morning till dark.

Taxi: From airport terminal or Tung Chung MTR Station to Airport Maintenance Area, around HKD 50 - 60 per trip. That should work if you tell the driver you want to go HAECO or Airport Maintenance Area. Of course, showing the place on a map is always helpful. However, that is a problem for any return journey from Airport Maintenance Area by taxi as there will not be any waiting taxi there. Come back by bus is always the choice then.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

24 hrs a day, 7 days a week!

Not suggest to go there during thunderstorm, but highly recommended in a sunny weekend afternoon with some mild sea breeze

Entrance fee: Always, free

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes taking off from RWY 25L (majority of the takeoff movements):

High (around 100mm lens for a MD-11F whole body). However, it is only good during afternoon time as that would be backlit in morning. Also it is only possible to spot heavies and planes with high loadings which rotate late. Sample pics for RWY 25L taking off:

{{jplink|6918516}}

{{jplink|6917745}}

{{jplink|6917734}}

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes approaching on RWY 07R (some of the cargo and biz movements):

Possible (around 100mm lens for a 777F whole body). But you have to pick a right spot for taking pictures, otherwise the angle would be too narrow. Only good during afternoon.

{{jplink|6822219}}

Planes approaching on RWY 07L (majority of the landing movements):

High (around 250mm lens for a 777-300 whole body), but only under a clear weather. Good photo opportunity during morning.

{{jplink|6738137}}

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

===Ground Transportation to / from downtown Hong Kong===

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, with more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers and workers can easily reach the airport from nearly any place in Hong Kong by bus 7 days a week. There are also plenty of overnight bus services linking several major towns and the airport. Additionally, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and the West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

===Facilities at HKIA===

====Terminal 1====

Terminal 1 is the main terminal at HKIA, with direct linkage to the airside. A majority of the airlines' check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall provide shops, cafes, restaurants from budget to high end, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc.

====Terminal 2====

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in Terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks completed underneath Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to Terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that all passengers arrive at Terminal 1. Terminal 2 contains more of an entertainment atmosphere, with a higher proportion of shops and entertainment vs. air-related facilities.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-10-22T14:25:11Z

TimothyC: /* Skydeck above Terminal 2 */

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==Official Spotting Location==

===Skydeck above Terminal 2===

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, as can some apron movements. There is no fence or glass in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no facilities; for instance toilet, food kiosk or vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

'''''Access and Transport'''''

Start in HKIA terminal 2. With your back facing the drop off area, there is an escalator on the far left end (near check-in aisle N). Take the escalator up 1 level to the 6th floor. You will see the entrance of Aviation Discovery Centre with some artificial runway painting on the wall, etc. Tickets to the skydeck are sold at the counter, ask the ticketing staff for further directions to skydeck.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the upper level of Terminal 2)

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck:

{{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also be photographed. You would need a longer lens for that( around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck:

{{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstructions.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of the skydeck.

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limited to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

{{jplink|6928119}}

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limited to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of the skydeck.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

===Ground Transportation to / from downtown Hong Kong===

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, with more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers and workers can easily reach the airport from nearly any place in Hong Kong by bus 7 days a week. There are also plenty of overnight bus services linking several major towns and the airport. Additionally, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and the West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

===Facilities at HKIA===

====Terminal 1====

Terminal 1 is the main terminal at HKIA, with direct linkage to the airside. A majority of the airlines' check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall provide shops, cafes, restaurants from budget to high end, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc.

====Terminal 2====

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in Terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks completed underneath Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to Terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that all passengers arrive at Terminal 1. Terminal 2 contains more of an entertainment atmosphere, with a higher proportion of shops and entertainment vs. air-related facilities.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T13:43:39Z

TimothyC: /* Official Spotting Locations */

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==Official Spotting Location==

===Skydeck above Terminal 2===

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, also a bit apron movements. There is no fence / glasses in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no any facility for instance toilet, food kiosk or even vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

'''''Access and Transport'''''

Make yourself in HKIA terminal 2. With your back facing the drop off area, there is an escalator on the far left end (near check-in aisle N). Take the escalator for going up 1 level to the 6th floor. You will see the entrance of Aviation Discovery Centre with some artificial runway painting on the wall, etc. Ticket to the skydeck is on sale at the counter, ask the ticketing staff for further direction to skydeck.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the upper level of Terminal 2)

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also taken. You would need a longer lens for that(around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstruction.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

'''Ground Transportation to / from downtown Hong Kong'''

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities at HKIA'''

''Terminal 1''

Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

''Terminal 2''

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T13:42:32Z

TimothyC: /* Facilities and Transportation */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Skydeck above Terminal 2===

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, also a bit apron movements. There is no fence / glasses in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no any facility for instance toilet, food kiosk or even vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

'''''Access and Transport'''''

Make yourself in HKIA terminal 2. With your back facing the drop off area, there is an escalator on the far left end (near check-in aisle N). Take the escalator for going up 1 level to the 6th floor. You will see the entrance of Aviation Discovery Centre with some artificial runway painting on the wall, etc. Ticket to the skydeck is on sale at the counter, ask the ticketing staff for further direction to skydeck.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the upper level of Terminal 2)

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also taken. You would need a longer lens for that(around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstruction.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

'''Ground Transportation to / from downtown Hong Kong'''

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities at HKIA'''

''Terminal 1''

Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

''Terminal 2''

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T13:40:46Z

TimothyC: /* Skydeck above Terminal 2 */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Skydeck above Terminal 2===

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, also a bit apron movements. There is no fence / glasses in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no any facility for instance toilet, food kiosk or even vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

'''''Access and Transport'''''

Make yourself in HKIA terminal 2. With your back facing the drop off area, there is an escalator on the far left end (near check-in aisle N). Take the escalator for going up 1 level to the 6th floor. You will see the entrance of Aviation Discovery Centre with some artificial runway painting on the wall, etc. Ticket to the skydeck is on sale at the counter, ask the ticketing staff for further direction to skydeck.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the upper level of Terminal 2)

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also taken. You would need a longer lens for that(around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstruction.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

'''Ground Transportation'''

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities'''

''Terminal 1''

Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

''Terminal 2''

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T13:40:24Z

TimothyC: /* Skydeck above Terminal 2 */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Skydeck above Terminal 2===

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, also a bit apron movements. There is no fence / glasses in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no any facility for instance toilet, food kiosk or even vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

'''''Access and Transport'''''

Make yourself in HKIA terminal 2. With your back facing the drop off area, there is an escalator on the far left end (near check-in aisle N). Take the escalator for going up 1 level to the 6th floor. You will see the entrance of Aviation Discovery Centre with some artificial runway painting on the wall, etc. Ticket to the skydeck is on sale at the counter, ask the ticketing staff for further direction to skydeck.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the upper level of Terminal 2)

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also taken. You would need a longer lens for that(around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstruction.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

'''Ground Transportation'''

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities'''

''Terminal 1''

Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

''Terminal 2''

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T13:39:41Z

TimothyC: /* Skydeck above Terminal 2 */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Skydeck above Terminal 2===

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, also a bit apron movements. There is no fence / glasses in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no any facility for instance toilet, food kiosk or even vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

'''Access and Transport'''

Make yourself in HKIA terminal 2. With your back facing the drop off area, there is an escalator on the far left end (near check-in aisle N). Take the escalator for going up 1 level to the 6th floor. You will see the entrance of Aviation Discovery Centre with some artificial runway painting on the wall, etc. Ticket to the skydeck is on sale at the counter, ask the ticketing staff for further direction to skydeck.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the upper level of Terminal 2)

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also taken. You would need a longer lens for that(around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstruction.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

'''Ground Transportation'''

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities'''

''Terminal 1''

Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

''Terminal 2''

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T13:27:09Z

TimothyC: /* Skydeck above Terminal 2 */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Skydeck above Terminal 2===

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, also a bit apron movements. There is no fence / glasses in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no any facility for instance toilet, food kiosk or even vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the 2nd floor of Terminal 2)

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also taken. You would need a longer lens for that(around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstruction.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

'''Ground Transportation'''

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities'''

''Terminal 1''

Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

''Terminal 2''

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Skydeck above Terminal 2===

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, also a bit apron movements. There is no fence / glasses in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no any facility for instance toilet, food kiosk or even vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the 2nd floor of Terminal 2)

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also taken. You would need a longer lens for that(around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstruction.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

'''Ground Transportation'''

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities'''

''Terminal 1''

Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

''Terminal 2''

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

'''Skydeck above Terminal 2'''

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, also a bit apron movements. There is no fence / glasses in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no any facility for instance toilet, food kiosk or even vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

'''''Opening Hours'''''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the 2nd floor of Terminal 2)

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction'''''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also taken. You would need a longer lens for that(around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstruction.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

'''''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction'''''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

'''Ground Transportation'''

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities'''

''Terminal 1''

Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

''Terminal 2''

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

'''Skydeck above Terminal 2'''

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, also a bit apron movements. There is no fence / glasses in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no any facility for instance toilet, food kiosk or even vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

''Opening Hours''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the 2nd floor of Terminal 2)

''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also taken. You would need a longer lens for that(around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstruction.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

'''Ground Transportation'''

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities'''

''Terminal 1''

Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

''Terminal 2''

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

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2010-09-11T13:22:48Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

'''Skydeck above Terminal 2'''

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, also a bit apron movements. There is no fence / glasses in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no any facility for instance toilet, food kiosk or even vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

''Opening Hours''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the 2nd floor of Terminal 2)

''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also taken. You would need a longer lens for that(around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstruction.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

'''Ground Transportation'''

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities'''

''Terminal 1''

Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

''Terminal 2''

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T13:20:06Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

'''Skydeck above Terminal 2'''

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, also a bit apron movements. There is no fence / glasses in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no any facility for instance toilet, food kiosk or even vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

''Opening Hours''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time
Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the 2nd floor of Terminal 2)

''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction''

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also taken. You would need a longer lens for that(around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstruction.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

'''Ground Transportation'''

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities'''

''Terminal 1''

Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

''Terminal 2''

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T04:41:21Z

TimothyC: /* Facilities and Transportation */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

'''Ground Transportation'''

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities'''

''Terminal 1''

Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

''Terminal 2''

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T04:40:55Z

TimothyC: /* Facilities and Transportation */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

'''Ground Transportation'''

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities'''

'''Terminal 1'''

Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

'''Terminal 2'''

Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T04:40:12Z

TimothyC: /* Facilities and Transportation */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses in 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service.

'''Facilities'''

'''Terminal 1'''
Terminal 1 is the main terminal of HKIA which with direct linkage to the airside. Majority of the airlines check-in facilities are located in this terminal, and both the departure and arrival hall are provided with shops, cafe, restaurants of budget to high level, post office kiosk, bank ATM, etc etc.

'''Terminal 2'''
Terminal 2 is a new terminal which was opened in June 2007, and is located just East of the Terminal 1. Since all the airside facilities of HKIA is located on the West side of the airport island, there is no direct linkage of Terminal 2 and the airside beside an automatic-people-mover (APM) system. Passengers who finish the check-in process in terminal 2 can have the immigration and security checks underneath the Terminal 2, and then take the APM back to terminal 1 (airside) and continue to the gates. Note that there is no arriving passenger for terminal 2, all the passengers are arriving at terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more filled with an entertainment atmosphere, which the proportion of shops / entertainment facilities vs. air-related facilities is higher.

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T04:18:18Z

TimothyC: /* Facilities and Transportation */

{{categorybox|Asia|China}}

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mapurl=|
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atctower=|
atcground=|
atcclearance=|
atcapproach=|
atcdeparture=|
atcatis=|
atcunicom=}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

Hong Kong International Airport is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are made by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses, 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T04:17:29Z

TimothyC: /* Facilities and Transportation */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

Hong Kong International Airport is one of the airports in the world that has an extremely high public transport usage, which more than 90% of airport trips are by public transportation. Thanks to the efficient public transport network in Hong Kong, passengers / workers can easily reach the airport nearly at any place in Hong Kong by buses, 7 days a week. There are also a plenty of overnight bus services linking up several major towns and the airport. More, the Airport Express Line (AEL) links downtown Hong Kong (Central) and West Kowloon area with frequent train service

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T03:59:53Z

TimothyC: /* Regular Traffic */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T03:59:04Z

TimothyC: /* Regular Traffic */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 (occasionally -200) / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Cathay Pacific Cargo (74F / 747-800F(coming soon))

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T03:57:25Z

TimothyC: /* Regular Traffic */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''

Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400/-400F/-400BCF/-400ERF/-800F(coming soon)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 (occasionally -200) / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)

Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))

Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)

Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)

Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))

Air Mauritius (A330-200)

Air Niugini (B757-200)

Air Pacific (B767-300ER)

Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)

Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)

Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)

Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)

Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)

Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Finnair (A340-300)

Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)

Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)

Kingfisher (A330-200)

Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)

Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)

Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)

Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))

Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))

Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)

Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)

Royal Jordanian (A330-200)

Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)

Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)

Shenzhen Airlines (A319)

Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)

Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)

Vietnam Airlines (A321)

Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''

Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)

UPS (74F, MD-11F)

Atlas Air (74F)

AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)

Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)

Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))

All Nippon airways (76F)

Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)

Kalitta Air (74F)

China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)

Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)

Donghai Airlines (B73F)

Cargolux (74F)

Cargolux Italia (74F)

Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)

TNT Airways (74F)

Korean Air (74F)

Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)

Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)

Polar Air Cargo (74F)

Malaysia Airlines (74F)

Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)

Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)

Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''

Aeroflot (MD-11F)

Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)

China Airlines Cargo (74F)

Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)

Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)

Polet (IL-96-400T)

D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)

Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)

Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)

Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)

Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)

Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)

Transmile Air Services (72F)

DHL (76F)

Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T03:55:49Z

TimothyC: /* Regular Traffic */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''
Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400/-400F/-400BCF/-400ERF/-800F(coming soon)

Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)

China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 (occasionally -200) / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)

China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))

China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))

Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)

Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)
Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))
Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)
Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)
Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))
Air Mauritius (A330-200)
Air Niugini (B757-200)
Air Pacific (B767-300ER)
Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)
Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)
Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)
Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)
Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)
Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)
Finnair (A340-300)
Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)
Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)
Kingfisher (A330-200)
Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)
Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)
Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)
Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))
Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))
Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)
Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)
Royal Jordanian (A330-200)
Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)
Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)
Shenzhen Airlines (A319)
Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)
Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)
Vietnam Airlines (A321)
Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''
Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)
UPS (74F, MD-11F)
Atlas Air (74F)
AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)
Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)
Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))
All Nippon airways (76F)
Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)
Kalitta Air (74F)
China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)
Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)
Donghai Airlines (B73F)
Cargolux (74F)
Cargolux Italia (74F)
Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)
TNT Airways (74F)
Korean Air (74F)
Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)
Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)
Polar Air Cargo (74F)
Malaysia Airlines (74F)
Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)
Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)
Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)
Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''
Aeroflot (MD-11F)
Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)
China Airlines Cargo (74F)
Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)
Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)
Polet (IL-96-400T)
D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)
Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)
Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)
Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)
Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)
Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)
Transmile Air Services (72F)
DHL (76F)
Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T03:55:06Z

TimothyC: /* Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400/-400F/-400BCF/-400ERF/-800F(coming soon) */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''
Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400/-400F/-400BCF/-400ERF/-800F(coming soon)
Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)
China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 (occasionally -200) / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)
China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))
China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))
Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)
Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)
Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))
Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)
Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)
Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))
Air Mauritius (A330-200)
Air Niugini (B757-200)
Air Pacific (B767-300ER)
Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)
Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)
Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)
Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)
Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)
Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)
Finnair (A340-300)
Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)
Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)
Kingfisher (A330-200)
Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)
Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)
Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)
Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))
Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))
Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)
Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)
Royal Jordanian (A330-200)
Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)
Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)
Shenzhen Airlines (A319)
Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)
Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)
Vietnam Airlines (A321)
Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''
Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)
UPS (74F, MD-11F)
Atlas Air (74F)
AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)
Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)
Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))
All Nippon airways (76F)
Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)
Kalitta Air (74F)
China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)
Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)
Donghai Airlines (B73F)
Cargolux (74F)
Cargolux Italia (74F)
Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)
TNT Airways (74F)
Korean Air (74F)
Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)
Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)
Polar Air Cargo (74F)
Malaysia Airlines (74F)
Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)
Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)
Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)
Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''
Aeroflot (MD-11F)
Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)
China Airlines Cargo (74F)
Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)
Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)
Polet (IL-96-400T)
D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)
Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)
Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)
Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)
Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)
Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)
Transmile Air Services (72F)
DHL (76F)
Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T03:54:29Z

TimothyC: /* Regular Traffic */

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mapurl=|
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atctower=|
atcground=|
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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''
==Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400/-400F/-400BCF/-400ERF/-800F(coming soon)==
Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)
China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 (occasionally -200) / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)
China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))
China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))
Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)
Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)
Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))
Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)
Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)
Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))
Air Mauritius (A330-200)
Air Niugini (B757-200)
Air Pacific (B767-300ER)
Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)
Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)
Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)
Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)
Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)
Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)
Finnair (A340-300)
Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)
Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)
Kingfisher (A330-200)
Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)
Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)
Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)
Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))
Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))
Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)
Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)
Royal Jordanian (A330-200)
Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)
Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)
Shenzhen Airlines (A319)
Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)
Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)
Vietnam Airlines (A321)
Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''
Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)
UPS (74F, MD-11F)
Atlas Air (74F)
AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)
Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)
Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))
All Nippon airways (76F)
Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)
Kalitta Air (74F)
China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)
Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)
Donghai Airlines (B73F)
Cargolux (74F)
Cargolux Italia (74F)
Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)
TNT Airways (74F)
Korean Air (74F)
Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)
Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)
Polar Air Cargo (74F)
Malaysia Airlines (74F)
Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)
Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)
Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)
Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''
Aeroflot (MD-11F)
Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)
China Airlines Cargo (74F)
Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)
Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)
Polet (IL-96-400T)
D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)
Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)
Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)
Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)
Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)
Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)
Transmile Air Services (72F)
DHL (76F)
Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==

Hong Kong Airport

2010-09-11T03:52:50Z

TimothyC: /* Regular Traffic */

{{categorybox|Asia|China}}

{{infobox|fullname=Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport|
location=Hong Kong, China|
iata=HKG|
icao=VHHH|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.hkairport.com|
mapurl=|
mapsource=|
atctower=|
atcground=|
atcclearance=|
atcapproach=|
atcdeparture=|
atcatis=|
atcunicom=}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side Drop-off Area===

'''Access and Transport''' - Airport Express or MTR to Tung Chung, then change to bus S1 to the Airport terminal building. There are actually two bus stops near the terminal, one just before (which is next to Carpark 2) and one directly under the terminal. The bus stop under the terminal is closer for this spot. To return to Tung Chung, take the bus from the same bus stop (it’s a circular route).

'''Type of action''' - 25R arrivals & 25L cargo arrivals (in the distance)

'''Pros''' - comfortable, lots of shade, 25R arrivals are frequent, easy access to Airport washrooms, shops and restaurants

'''Cons''' - lamp posts get in the way, not particularly close to the planes, cannot see any departures

'''Near GFS''' - can see departures of south rwy.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
'''Pax A/C'''
Cathay Pacific all fleets (A330-300, A340-300, B777-200/300/300ER, B747-400/-400F/-400BCF/-400ERF/-800F(coming soon)
Dragonair all fleets (A320/A321/A330-300)
China Airlines (B737-800 / A330-300 (occasionally -200) / A340-300 (occasionally) / B747-400)
China Southern (B737-300/ -800 / A320 / A321 / MD-90 (occasionally) / ERJ-145 (occasionally))
China Eastern (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A320 / A321 / A330 (occasionally))
Hong Kong Airlines / Hong Kong Express (B737-800 / A330-200)
Air China (B737-300 / -700 / -800 / A319 / A321 / A330-200 / B777-200ER)
Eva Air (A330-200 / B747-400Combi / B777-300ER (occasionally))
Air Macau (A321, ops for air china)
Air Canada (B777-200LR, B777-300ER)
Air India (B777-200LR, A310 (phasing out soon))
Air Mauritius (A330-200)
Air Niugini (B757-200)
Air Pacific (B767-300ER)
Airasia (A320 *both from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiary bases)
Biman Bangladesh (DC-10)
Cebu Pacific Air (A319 / A320)
Delta airlines (A330-200 / B747-400 / B777-200LR)
Ethiopian Airlines (B767-300ER)
Emirates (B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)
Finnair (A340-300)
Garuda Indonesia (B737-800 / A330-300)
Kenya Airways (B767-300ER)
Kingfisher (A330-200)
Korean Air (B737-800 / -900ER / A330-300 / B777-300 / B747-400Combi)
Malaysia Airlines (B737-400 / A330-300 / B777-200ER)
Mandarin Airlines (ERJ-190)
Nepal Airlines (B757-200 (9N-ACA), B757-200Convertable (9N-ACB))
Orient Thai (B747-300 / occasionally B747-100B (SR/SUD))
Qantas Airways (A330-200 /-300 / B747-400 / -400ER)
Royal Brunei Airlines (A319 / A320 / B767-300ER)
Royal Jordanian (A330-200)
Saudi Arabian (B747-300 / -400)
Shanghai Airlines (B737-800 / B767-300 / -300ER)
Shenzhen Airlines (A319)
Singapore Airlines (B777-200ER / B777-300 / -300ER / A380-800)
Thai Airways (A330-300 / B777-200 / -200ER / -300 / B747-400)
Vietnam Airlines (A321)
Xiamen Airlines (B737-700 / -800 / B757-200)

'''Cargo A/C'''
'''Daytime'''
Airbridge Cargo Airlines (74F)
UPS (74F, MD-11F)
Atlas Air (74F)
AeroLogic (B777-200LRF)
Emirates Skycargo (B777-200LRF, 74F)
Hong Kong Airlines cargo (73F, A330-200F (starting Oct 2010))
All Nippon airways (76F)
Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11F)
Kalitta Air (74F)
China Cargo Airlines (A300-600PtF *(China Eastern livery), MD-11F)
Federal Express (MD-11F, A310F)
Donghai Airlines (B73F)
Cargolux (74F)
Cargolux Italia (74F)
Martinair / KLM Cargo (74F)
TNT Airways (74F)
Korean Air (74F)
Singapore Airlines Cargo (74F)
Deccan Cargo & Express (A310F)
Polar Air Cargo (74F)
Malaysia Airlines (74F)
Nippon Cargo Airlines (74F)
Qatar Airways Cargo (B777-200LRF)
Shanghai Airlines Cargo (MD-11F / 75F)
Southern Air (74F / 742F *some ops for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo)

'''Afterdark / non-frequent services'''
Aeroflot (MD-11F)
Eva Air Cargo (74F, MD-11F)
China Airlines Cargo (74F)
Saudi Arabian (74F / MD-11F)
Southern Air / Thai Cargo (B777-200LRF)
Polet (IL-96-400T)
D.E.T.A. Air JSC (DC-10F)
Jett8 Airlines Cargo (74F)
Asiana Airlines (74F / 76F)
Finnair Cargo (MD-11BCF)
Jade Cargo Int'l Co. Ltd (74F)
Air Hong Kong / DHL (A300-600F)
Transmile Air Services (72F)
DHL (76F)
Yangtze River Express (73F)

==Facilities and Transportation==