The Changi Airport

Introduction

            The Singapore Changi Airport is made up of terminals. Terminal 1, the main terminal, started operating 29 December 1981 and handles the main flow of passengers that arrive, depart or transfer, in and out of Singapore. Terminal 2, which only serves Singapore’s national airlines, Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Silkair (a subsidiary of SIA), was officially opened on 1 June 1991. Currently, the Budget Terminal, which handles the flow of passengers that take budget terminals, had started operations.

Locations

            The Singapore Changi Airport covers a large area of 1,300 hectares. It is situated at the top-eastern part of Singapore, about 20 kilometres away from the city center, hence minimizing noise pollution, as the flight paths of the planes will be mainly over the sea. Larger than half of the airport’s land area is built on reclaimed land.

Significance Of Changi Airport

            The Changi Airport is Singapore’s only airport that caters to passengers which arrive, depart or transfer, in and out of Singapore. Singapore’s other airports serves military or other purposes. Moreover, this airport is famous for its cleanliness and high quality service. Visitors to Singapore will be amazed by the airport staff’s friendliness and efficiency. Visitors will also exclaim at the seemingly “dust-free” environment.