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)
Planning and design of new Hong Kong airport
Instn Civ Engrs -- Proc
1957
31 pages
2 Plates
Article (Journal)
English
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