The record-breaking Sky Bridge at Hong Kong
International Airport (HKIA) has opened.
Passengers can now conveniently travel between
Terminal 1 (T1) and T1 Satellite Concourse (T1S) via the Sky
Bridge, a 200m-long and 28m-high footbridge equipped with
escalators and automated walkway.
Before the opening of the , passengers
had to take a shuttle bus to and from T1S for boarding and
disembarkation.
Ricky Leung, Executive Director of Engineering &
Technology, Airport Authority Hong Kong, said, “Sky Bridge is
aspired to be the iconic feature at HKIA. It offers passengers a
spectacular view of the entire airport with the nearby landscape
as the backdrop. Passengers have a brand new spot for snap shots
before they go on with their journey. Sky Bridge is a part of our
efforts in renewing and enhancing passenger experience at HKIA.
Together with other upgraded airport facilities, we look forward
to welcoming passengers from around the world.”
Spanning a taxiway at the airport, Sky Bridge is
the world’s longest airside bridge that allows the largest
passenger aircraft code F (the Airbus A380), to pass under it.
With the
exterior glazing and glass floor installed on the bridge,
passengers can enjoy the extraordinary experience of an aircraft
passing beneath their feet.
And, with the unique panoramic view across
the airport, Sky Bridge offers the highest view point of the
airport for passengers.
An observation deck, catering outlet and
a shop will open in phases, making the Sky
Bridge even more of an attraction for travellers before they fly.
