Top 10 Airports In The World

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1. Top 10 Airports in the world By:- Parminder S ingh Khalsa Moga , Punjab 9814453378

2. Facts Name - Changi International Airport Airport type - Public/Military Owner - Government of Singapore Operator - Changi Airport Group (S) Pvt Ltd IATA -  SIN ICAO - WSSS

3. About A major aviation hub in Southeast Asia. The airport, operated by the  Changi Airport Group, is the home base of Singapore Airlines. As of April 2008, Changi Airport handled about 4,340 weekly flights operated by 80 airlines to 130 cities in 59 countries. The airport is a secondary hub for Qantas

4. Cont’d 13,000 people are employed at the airport, which accounts for over S$4.5 billion in output . In 2007, the airport handled a record 3,67,01,556 passengers . In addition to being an important passenger hub, the airport is one of the busiest cargo airports in the world, handling 1.89 million tons of cargo in 2007.

5. Cont’d Since its opening in 1981, the airport has made its mark in the aviation industry as a benchmark for service excellence Winning over 280 awards (19 Best Airport) Changi Airport now has an annual handling capacity of more than 70 million passengers. Besides , this it offers avenues for relaxation, entertainment shopping and automated people mover system.

6. Incheon International Apt. (2)

7. Fast Facts Name - Incheon Intl. Airport Airport type - Public Owner - Government of S. Korea IATA - ICN ICAO - RKSI

8. About Since 2005, it has been continuously rated as the best airport in the world Received the full 5-star ranking by  Skytrax Located 70 km from Seoul International Airport is the main hub for Korean Air,  Asiana Airlines .

9. Cont’d The airport serves as a hub for international civil air transportation and cargo traffic in East Asia. Eighth busiest airport in terms of passengers fifth busiest airport in terms of cargo eleventh busiest airport in terms of international passengers in 2006.

10. Cont’d In 2009, Apt voted as the world's best airport, according to a 10-month survey of airline passengers by  Skytrax . Unique luxury features such as a  golf Course , spa, private sleeping rooms, a casino, and indoor gardens.

11. Hong Kong Intl Airport (3)

12. Facts Name - Hong Kong Intl Airport Operator - Airport Authority Hong Kong Serves - Hong Kong Location - Chek Lap Kok IATA - HKG  ICAO - VHHH

13. Hong Kong International Apt  known as  Chek Lap Kok Airport The airport opened for commercial operations in 1998 Airport has won seven  Skytrax  World Airport Awards for customer satisfaction in just ten years. HKIA also operates one of the world's largest passenger terminal buildings and operates twenty-four hours a day.

14. Cont’d The airport is operated by the Airport Authority Hong Kong and is the primary hub for Cathay Pacific,  Hong Kong Express Airways ,  Hong Kong Airlines. Flights are operated by roughly 90 airlines to over 150 cities across the globe, and in 2008 it was the 12th busiest airport worldwide.  HKIA is also an important contributor to the Hong Kong economy, with 60,000 people employed at the airport. In 2008, it was the second busiest airport in the world in terms of cargo traffic, handling 3,66,7,901 tons of cargo.

15. Cont’d Automated facilities for people moving. The service is free for all passengers and crew . Besides this, airport offers great facilities for entertainment, dining and shopping.  Estimated Investment: HK$50 bn

16. Murich International Airport (4)

17. Facts Airport type - Public Serves - Munich ,  Germany Hub  for - Air Berlin, Lufthansa IATA - MUC ICAO - EDDM

18. About Located 28.5 km from city Munich Airport is the second busiest airport in Germany Passenger traffic (34.73 million in 2008), Behind  Frankfurt Airport while it is the world's 14th busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic.

19. Cont’d Behind  Kuala Lumpur International Airport and the 27th busiest airport in the world In 2009, it was named the 2nd Best Airport in Europe and fifth-best in the world by  Skytrax . The airport started operations on 17 May 1992.  Investment : $92 million

20. Kuala Lumpur Intl. Apt (5)

21. Facts Airport type - Public Owner - Government of Malaysia Operator - Malaysia Airports  IATA - KUL ICAO - WMKK

22. About Southeast Asia major aviation hubs Malaysia's  main international airport . It is situated in the  Sepang   district About 50  kilometres (31 mi) from the capital city

23. Cont’d KLIA handling 35 million passengers and 1.2 million tonnes of cargo As of 2007, it was ranked as the 13th busiest airport in the world 7th busiest international airport in Asia. KLIA was awarded a prestigious 4-star ranking by  Skytrax .

24. Cont’d The airport is operated by Malaysia Airports  is the airline hub or home base for Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia . It offers the world's best immigration service.  KLIA now has more than 50 airlines, offering connectivity to more than 90 destinations worldwide.

25. Cont’d The airport celebrated its 11th anniversary on June 30. It handled a total of 27.5 million passengers in 2008, an increase of 4.1 per cent from the year 2007. The airport was built at a cost of about $3.5 billion.

26. Zurich Intl. Apt (6)

27. Facts Airport type - Public Serves - Zurich Hub   for - Swiss Intl Airlines IATA - ZRH ICAO - LSZH

28. About Located in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland  managed by Unique Airport. It is Switzerland's largest international flight gateway and hub to Swiss International Air Lines. Voted as the best airport in Europe, Zurich Airport ranks 6th worldwide.

29. Cont’d The airport has an automated underground train to move passengers between the existing terminal complex. The airport has banks, a post office and wireless Internet hotspots at several locations throughout the terminal. The airport also has restaurants, coffee shops, and duty-free shopping.  

30. Cont’d It also has a medical and prayer rooms and nurseries. Zurich Airport handled 22.1 million passengers in 2008. Investment: CHF 2.4 billion

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32. Facts Airport type - Public Owner - Schiphol Group Serves - Amsterdam ,  Netherlands Hub  for - Amsterdam A, Delta A IATA - AMS ICAO - EHAM

33. About Netherlands main international airport Located 9 Km southwest of City Also known as Schiphol Airport Amsterdam International airport is ranked as the world's 7th best airport The airport opened on 16 September 1916 as a small military airbase .

34. Cont’d Over the years it expanded its facilities. It now ranks as the world's 3rd largest in terms of international passenger traffic and world's 14th busiest by overall passenger volume.  Huge shopping areas are another attraction. Investment: Euro 340 million

35. Beijing Capital International Airport (8)

36. Facts Airport type - Public Serves - Beijing Hub   for - Air China IATA - PEK ICAO - ZBAA

37. About Main international airport of Beijing, China . Located 32 km northeast of Beijing's city center Operated by the Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited, a state-controlled company.

38. Cont’d 3rd busiest airport in the world with 65,329,851 passengers passing through the airport in 2009. The airport registered 488,495 aircraft movements (take-offs and landings), By 2009, the airport had become the 14th busiest airport in the world by cargo traffic, registering 1,420,997 tonnes .

39. Auckland International Apt (9)

40. Facts Airport type - Public Serves - Auckland Hub  for - Air New Zealand IATA - AKL ICAO - NZAA

41. About Largest and busiest airport in New Zealand 13 million (estimated at 7 million international and 6 million domestic) passengers a year, 21 km south of Auckland City  centre . It is the central hub for Air New Zealand.

42. Cont’d It was established in 1988 Today , over 70 per cent of visitors enter or leave New Zealand via Auckland Airport More than 30 international airlines fly to Auckland Airport The airport hopes to see 24 million passengers a year by 2025.

43. (10) Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Apt

44. Facts Airport type - Public Operator - Airports of Thailand Serves - Bangkok Hub   for - Bangkok Airways IATA - BKK ICAO - VTBS

45. About It is also known as (New) Bangkok International Airport , is an international airport serving Bangkok, Thailand. It was officially opened for limited domestic flight service on 15 September 2006. About 25 km east of downtown Bangkok

46. Cont’d The name   Suvarnabhumi  was chosen by King  Bhumibol Adulyadej   World's tallest control tower (132.2 m), The world's third largest single-building airport terminal. Suvarnabhumi is one of the busiest airports in Asia and is also a major air cargo hub.

47. ** Thanks ** P S Khalsa Moga