The old Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong officially closed its operations on July 6, 1998, after 73 years of service. The closure marked the end of an era, with Director of Civil Aviation Richard Siegel delivering a final farewell. Hundreds of staff worked through the night to transfer essential equipment to the new Chek Lap Kok airport, located 35 kilometers away, completing the transition in a 13-hour operation. AI
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