Former runway
The long strip of land into the harbour remains the defining shape of Kai Tak. It is instantly recognisable to anyone who remembers the old airport.
Minimalist map poster · Hong Kong
Kai Tak Map Poster & Print
22.3242° N / 114.1974° E
A former airport runway stretching into Victoria Harbour, now lined with new streets, a cruise terminal and a stadium.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Kai Tak in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Kai Tak, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Kai Tak at home
The map
About this Kai Tak map poster
Kai Tak was Hong Kong's international airport until 1998. From above, its most obvious feature is still the old runway, a long, straight strip of land projecting into Victoria Harbour from the Kowloon shore. For decades, planes turned low over the rooftops of Kowloon City before landing, an approach that became famous among pilots and travellers around the world.
Since the airport closed, the site has been redeveloped into a new district. The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal sits at the tip of the runway, and Kai Tak Sports Park, with its large stadium, occupies part of the former apron. New residential blocks and parks are being laid out on the land between them, all in a regular grid.
A Kai Tak map poster shows a district made almost entirely of straight lines. On one side is the runway pointing into open water, and on the other are the dense, old streets of Kowloon City and San Po Kong. It is an unusual portrait of Hong Kong, focused on infrastructure and history rather than the famous skyline.
- Population
- 43,000
- Coordinates
- 22.3242° N / 114.1974° E
- Elevation
- 3 m
- Time zone
- Hong Kong
- Region
- Kai Tak, Hong Kong
Cruise terminal
At the far end of the runway, the terminal occupies the point where planes once took off. Around it, open harbour water appears on three sides.
Kowloon edge
The dense streets of Kowloon City border the new district. Their tight, irregular grid contrasts sharply with the spacious modern layout of Kai Tak.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kai Tak
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Kai Tak
A map that means something
Aviation enthusiasts, former airport staff and anyone who remembers landing at Kai Tak keep a special affection for this place. The map shows both what remains of the airport and what has replaced it.
You can add a title such as the old airport code, a subtitle like 1925–1998, and coordinates. Choose Noir, Blueprint or any of the five styles. It is available as a $9 HD download or a printed poster.
Order the Kai Tak posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Kai Tak map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kai Tak poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Kai Tak poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Kai Tak poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Kai Tak poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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