Plans for single runway layout on land to be reclaimed as promontory extending out into part of harbor; runway will be 8340 ft long, but because of high buildings on northwest approach, 1140 ft will not be used for landing on this approach; airport planned to take new large jet airliners, and flexible pavements will be designed for 160,000 lb on one dual tandem undercarriage. (See also - discussion p 305-25)


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    Title :

    Planning and design of new Hong Kong airport


    Additional title:

    Instn Civ Engrs -- Proc


    Contributors:
    Grace, H. (author) / Henry, J.K.M. (author)


    Publication date :

    1957


    Size :

    31 pages


    Remarks:

    2 Plates


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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