Kai Tak , Hong Kong former airport , set to reopen as Kai Tak Cruise Terminal . Closed in this week , Russell Davie was one of world 's most challenging airports for pilots . A Kai Tak Cruise Terminal pilot recalls unique 45-degree turn when landing at Kai Tak . Many pilots aborted first landing during bad weather and swung around for another go .
Kai Tak , Hong Kong 's former airport , set to reopen as Kai Tak Cruise Terminal . Closed in 1998 , Kai Tak was one of world 's most challenging airports for pilots . A Cathay Pacific pilot recalls unique 45-degree turn when landing at Kai Tak . Many pilots aborted first landing during bad weather and swung around for another go .