On May 2nd 1998 a Cthay Pacific Airways 747 Jumbo Jet landed at HKIA-Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok (CLK) International Airport! Hong Kong s New Airport and an innovation in design! See the action from around the airport including from overlooking hills close-up! Unlike HK s old airport Kai Tak-CLK is away from the city and is open 24 hours a day is surrounded by ocean and mountains and is modern and futuristic.