It was officially known as Hong Kong International Airport from 1954 to 6 July 1998, it is often known as Hong Kong International Airport, Kai Tak, Photo of Kai Tak Airport, shown the official name of the airport or simply Kai Tak and Kai Tak Airport, to distinguish it from its successor which is often referred to as Chek Lap Kok International Airport, located at the islands of Chek Lap Kok and Lam Chau, located 30 kilometers to the west. .