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As regards the

commercial civil international

aircraft that currently operate at Kai Tak, none can be

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safely operated on a regular

regular basis at Sek Kong. The Shake

topography of Sek Kong would not allow safe

not allow safe takeoffs and

landings for these aircraft. The mountains to the North,

le past. and south present obstructions which preclude most

operations. Some high performance aircraft could be

accommodated but hardly any of these operata into Hong Kong

at present.

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The development potential of Sek Kong airfield is, in any event, limited and any relief which it could offer

to Kai Tak would be short-lived. Considerable costs would

have to be incurred for the runway to be upgraded to bring

it up to standard compatible with aerodrome licensing

requirements for public transport. Other airport and

passenger terminal facilities would also be necessary, not

to mention the very substantial costs of providing

additional local transport infrastructure

access, if this option were to be pursued.

considerations,

to facilitate

Apart from cost

such developments are considered

incompatible with the military usage of the airfield.

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