Changi Airport facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Singapore Changi Airport
IATA: SIN ICAO: WSSS
Summary
Airport type	Public/Military
Owner	Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Operator	Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore/ Republic of Singapore Air Force
Serves	Singapore
Location	Changi, East Region
Elevation AMSL	7 m / 22 ft
Coordinates	01°21′33″N 103°59′22″E / 1.35917°N 103.98944°E / 1.35917; 103.98944
Website	www.changiairport.com
Runway
Runway Length Surface m ft 02L/20R 4,000 13,123 Concrete 02C/20C 4,000 13,123 Concrete 02R/20L 2,750 9,022 Asphalt
Statistics (2015)
Passenger movements 55,448,964 Airfreight movements in tonnes 1,853,087 Aircraft movements 346,334
Source: Changi Airport Group

Singapore Changi Airport (IATA: SIN, ICAO: WSSS), often called Changi Airport, is a very important airport in Asia. It is the main airport for the country of Singapore. You can find it in a place called Changi, which is in the eastern part of Singapore. The airport covers a huge area, about 13 square kilometers (5 square miles).

This busy airport is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). It is also the main hub for several well-known airlines. These include Singapore Airlines, Singapore Airlines Cargo, SilkAir, Tiger Airways, Jetstar Asia Airways, and Scoot. Many people travel through Changi Airport every year. In 2015, over 55 million passengers used the airport. This shows how popular and important it is for travel around the world.

What Makes Changi Airport Special?

Changi Airport is known for being one of the best airports in the world. It has won many awards for its design, services, and how well it works. The airport is not just a place to catch a flight; it's also a destination itself. It offers many things for travelers to do while they wait.

How Big is Changi Airport?

Changi Airport is very large and has multiple terminals. Each terminal is designed to handle many flights and passengers. The airport has several runways where planes take off and land. Two of its main runways are 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) long. This length allows even the biggest airplanes to use them safely.

Busy Air Traffic

In 2015, Changi Airport saw a huge number of planes. More than 346,000 aircraft took off or landed there. This means hundreds of planes arrive and depart every day. The airport also handles a lot of cargo, which is goods transported by air. In 2015, over 1.8 million tonnes of airfreight moved through Changi. This makes it a key place for trade and business in the region.

What Can You Do at Changi Airport?

Changi Airport is famous for its amazing facilities. It has many shops where you can buy almost anything. There are also lots of restaurants and cafes to enjoy different kinds of food. For entertainment, the airport offers gardens, movie theaters, and even a swimming pool.

The Jewel Changi Airport

One of the most famous parts of Changi Airport is Jewel Changi Airport. This is a huge complex connected to the airport terminals. It has a stunning indoor waterfall called the Rain Vortex. Jewel also features beautiful gardens, shops, and places to eat. It's a popular spot for both travelers and local visitors.

How Does the Airport Connect to the City?

Getting to and from Changi Airport is easy. There are many ways to travel between the airport and the city of Singapore. These include taxis, buses, and the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train system. The Changi Airport MRT Station makes it simple for passengers to reach the city center quickly.

Images for kids

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  Map of Changi Airport

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  The Rain Vortex at Jewel Changi Airport

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  Terminal 2 check-in area

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  Terminal 3 airside area

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  Aerial view of Singapore Changi Airport. The forested area to the right of the airfield has since been cleared for Terminal 5.

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  Singapore Airport Emergency Services Griffon 8000TD

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  Changi Airport MRT station platforms

See also

In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Singapur para niños