10 October 2008

Kota Kinabalu International Airport New Terminal Building

I’m now in the off new terminal building of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. From the outside it looks very modern. The inside is airy and bright, unlike some stuffy and dark terminal buildings that I’ve been to.

Besides that, I like this airport for two things. First, there’s free Wifi (yeah, I am your average internet junkie) and second, there’s a superb view outside the terminal building. In the mornings and on good weather days (like today), you can actually see the majestic Mount Kinabalu in the distance.

The only thing that I don’t like so far is that there are no visible local or traditional designs incorporated in the design of the airport. So far, I only some traditional motives on the pillars in the departure hall. And there isn’t much to say about these motives – there are small and not very noticeable. As for the rest of the building, you’ll see lots of aluminium claddings and glass.

Here are some photos of the departure hall of the new terminal building.

Departure Hall


Pillar with traditional design

View outside the departure hall

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