Seven years after the first flight of a heavier-than-air controlled aeroplane in 1903, planes were already flying in Hong Kong. The first privately-owned airport in Hong Kong was located in Sha Tin. This article refers to the tool of travel. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1903: March March 31 - Richard Pearse is reputed to have made a powered flight in a heavier-than-air craft, a monoplane of his own construction, that crash lands on a hedge. ... Sha Tin (沙田) is an area in Sha Tin District, and part of the Sha Tin New Town. ...

The year 1924 was a critical point of aviation history of Hong Kong, when the story of Kai Tak began. The location of Kai Tak belonged to two billionaires Ho Kai and Au Tak, who owned the land before the government acquired the land (the land originally did not have a name), which explains the name of the airport. First planned as an estate site, the land was given to the government after the plan failed. Sooner it became a small airport for the Royal Air Force, flying clubs and pilot training centre. 1924 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Hong Kong International Airport, popularly known as Kai Tak International Airport (Chinese 啟德國際機場 Pinyin: Qǐdé, WG: Chi-te, Enlighten & Virtuous) was the international airport of Hong Kong until July 6, 1998. ... RAF Kai Tak was a Royal Air Force station in Hong Kong. ... The Royal Air Force (often abbreviated to RAF) is the air force branch of the UK Armed Forces. ...

The first domestic airline company was set up in 1936. 1936 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In 1962 the passenger terminal was completed, and Kai Tak became an international airport, renamed Hong Kong International Airport. But it remains popularly known as Kai Tak Airport. 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

The old airport at Kai Tak finally retired at midnight July 5, 1998, and the new Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok began in service in the morning of the following day. July 5 is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 179 days remaining. ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) (Chinese: 香港國際機場) on the island of Chek Lap Kok, which opened for commercial operations in 1998, is a vital component of Hong Kong’s economy, serving both tourism and commerce. ... Chek Lap Kok (Chinese: 赤鱲角; Jyutping: cek3 laap6 gok3; Cantonese IPA: ; Pinyin: Chìliè Jiǎo; Red Perch Cape) is an island in the western waters of Hong Kong. ...

Many aviation enthusiasts were upset with the demise of Kai Tak because of the unique approach. As private aviation is not allowed at Chek Lap Kok, some enthusiasts had lobbied to keep around 1km of the Kai Tak runway for private aviation.