Kaohsiung International Airport, International airport in Siaogang District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Kaohsiung International Airport is an international facility in Siaogang District, Taiwan, featuring two passenger halls linked by an underground walkway that guides travelers between gates and services. The complex includes several levels for arrivals and departures, shopping galleries, and waiting areas with direct access to the city rail station.
The site began in 1942 as a military base under Japanese colonial rule and was converted to civilian domestic flights after the war ended. In 1969, operations expanded to cross-border routes, which led to the construction of new runways and terminal halls.
The facility takes its name from Kaohsiung, which originates from the indigenous word for the region and was historically known as Takao. Large wooden and ceramic artworks line the terminal walls, depicting scenes from harbor life and the daily routines of the port city.
The red line of the city metro stops directly at the terminal and reaches the downtown area in about 25 minutes. Most signage in the halls is written in Chinese and English, which makes finding your way easier even without language skills.
A complete flight ban operates between midnight and 6:30 in the morning to protect residents in the surrounding neighborhoods. The grounds border fish farms and wetlands that serve as resting spots for migratory birds traveling along the coast.
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