Aviation & access
Airports
A spotter’s reference to major airports worldwide — how to watch, where to stand, and the rail or metro link that gets you there. Open any airport for a live departures & arrivals board.
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Hong Kong International
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Built on reclaimed land at Chek Lap Kok, HKG is a major Asian gateway and a freight powerhouse, with a celebrated rooftop spotting deck.
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London Heathrow
London, United Kingdom
Britain's busiest airport and one of the world's most intensively-used two-runway hubs, linking London to every corner of the globe.
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Tokyo Haneda
Tokyo, Japan
Closer to central Tokyo than Narita, Haneda handles the bulk of domestic and an increasing share of international traffic.
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New York JFK
New York, United States
New York's primary international gateway, famous for its varied airline terminals and the historic TWA Flight Center.
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Singapore Changi
Singapore, Singapore
Repeatedly voted the world's best airport, Changi pairs a massive transit hub with gardens, a waterfall and leisure attractions.
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Dubai International
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Home base of Emirates and the world's busiest airport for international passengers, with a strong widebody and freight presence.
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Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A single vast terminal under one roof, Schiphol is KLM's hub and among Europe's busiest, with six runways in multiple orientations.
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Berlin Brandenburg
Berlin, Germany
The successor to Tegel and Schönefeld, BER consolidated Berlin's air traffic into one modern hub south of the city.
