Where is this picture taken?
Where in the world can I find 55-floor residential blocks in such a close proximity to an airport?
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2That's probably Hong Kong, the old Kai Tak airport. I can't say for sure though. Dragonair is a Hong Kong based regional airline, in operation since 1985 (Kai Tak closed in 1998).– Greg HewgillAug 1, 2016 at 20:43
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4It's also take with a telephoto lens, so the distances between the plane and buildings will appear compressed– Peter MAug 1, 2016 at 20:47
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6planespotters.net/airframe/Boeing/747/23600/B-KAC-Dragonair - this particular plane, B-KAC, was sold to Dragonair in 2002 and sent for scrapping 2008. So not Kai Tak.– Andrew is goneAug 1, 2016 at 20:55
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3@Andrew: Well, it could have been leased before 2002, who knows.– Greg HewgillAug 1, 2016 at 21:07
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2@Andrew your answer was correct. You should undelete it.– phoogAug 1, 2016 at 21:43
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The correct answer was posted by user Andrew, who has unfortunately deleted it. Here it is:
Here's the original photo, with location given as:
Hong Kong - International (Chek Lap Kok) (HKG / VHHH)
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1I think it's these buildings just south of VHHH, but it's hard to be certain from the lower angle. Aug 1, 2016 at 22:18
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1Yes, those buildings are in Tung Chung. The Wikipedia page on Tung Chung has a picture of the back of the same buildings. The building in the distance partially visible at the right hand edge of the same picture is at Chek Lap Kok. Aug 1, 2016 at 23:18
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1Depending on landing runway, there's ca. 1.5 or even 3 kilometers between the airplane and the buildings on the picture.– NeusserMar 8, 2018 at 9:20