Singapore Airport

The air transport industry has seen a rapid growth and is a driving force towards the development of civil aviation and airport operations in Singapore since the early 1900s. Over these years, Singapore saw the development of three airports, namely Seletar Airport , Kallang Airport and Paya Lebar Airport . Experiencing the strain in handling four million passengers per year at Paya Lebar Airport then, the Singapore government made a decision in 1975 to build a brand new airport at Changi.

Spanning an area of 1,300 hectares, Singapore Changi Airport is located at the eastern tip of Singapore , some 20 kilometres from the city centre. Being located along the coastal line of the island means minimal noise pollution as flight paths are generally over the sea. With the availability of land through reclamation of the nearby sea, and the ability to operate round-the-clock without relocating anyone, Changi was the ideal choice to meet Singapore 's aviation needs well into the 21 st century.