Honk Kong airport is that one of the most dangerous airport to land I've seen mostly a cross wind landings why?
The honk Kong airport is that one of the most dangerous airport to land I've seen mostly a cross wind landings why?
"honk Kong airport"? Better check your Jeppesen approach and airport chart again.
"Due to the proximity of the hilly terrain of Lantau Island to the South and East of APT, significant low-level wind shear and moderate to severe turbulence can be expected along the approaches to and departures from both RWYs when winds blow off these hills, i.e. From East through Southwest at about 15 KT or more."
"Surface winds at the APT are generally not good indicators of the wind that may be experienced during the final phase of the approach. Winds at approximately 2000 ft may be a better representation of the prevailing wind conditions in the region.
Generally, mean wind speed should decrease towards lower altitudes but isolated strong gusts may be expected. Wind direction would also change with altitude due to blocking of the general wind flow by nearby hills or in the presence of low-level temperature inversion which occurs mostly in the cool season… "
Sounds pretty exciting for any sized aircraft.
Other restrictions are overflight rights of mainland China vs. Hong Kong authority, noise abatement efforts.
It's not dangerous, but is subject to turbulence and wind shear, easily handled by competent pilots. You should have tried Kai Tak, now that WAS interesting what with dodging the skyscrapers etc…
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