Kai Tak , Hong Kong 's former airport , set to reopen as Kai Tak Cruise Terminal . Closed in 1998 , Kai Tak was one of Asia 's most challenging airports for pilots . A Cathay Pacific pilot recalls unique left turn when landing at Kai Tak . ( See a gallery of his work above . ) Many pilots aborted first approach during bad weather and turned 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 Asia 's most challenging airports for pilots . A Cathay Pacific pilot recalls unique left turn when landing at Kai Tak . Many pilots aborted first approach during bad weather and turned around for another go .