Kai Tak closed. Yes, again... And for good this time.
On December 31st 2014, and without warning, the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) issued a directive to cease single engine helicopter operations from the Hong Kong Aviation Club at Kai Tak. The HKAC has been flying from there since 1929, outdating the Kai Tak airport, but sadly the government's indefinite suspension took effect today marking an end to 86 years of general aviation at that location.
Worse still, there is no sign of any alternative sites being offered to the club, leaving members with the restricted operations environment of Shek Kong as the only alternative. The redevelopment of the Kai Tak cruise terminal and surrounds has been in process since 2007 and the Club's officers have lobbied hard for another home, but their appeals have only found deaf ears.
It looks like Hong Kong Government sanctioned property developers have yet again been able to write the rules to suit themselves, and an important leisure, training, professional, and recreational body, its members and friends have been marginalised.
Last edited by McHover; 12th Jan 2015 at 09:55.
Reason: Should have listened more at school