Hello IFC! This is a guide to Singapore Airport! Enjoy!
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Runways
Changi Airport has 3 runways, all in the direction 02/20. Runway 02L/20R, the western-most runway is used mainly for landings. With the third runway operational, the middle runway (02C/20C) is now rarely used. Runway 02R/20L, the eastern-most runway, is used primarily for takeoffs. As of now, Runway 02C/20C is closed to facilitate the construction of Terminal 5.
Note: In game, Runway 02R/20L is shown as being part of WSAC, the neighbouring RSAF air base. When taxiing there, use the North Loop Taxiways to get there from the rest of the airport.
Terminals
Changi Airport has 4 terminals, with a fifth on the way.
Terminal 1 features concourses C and D
Terminal 2 features concourses E and F
Terminal 3 features concourses A and B
Terminal 4 features concourse G
Airlines At Each Terminal
| Airline | Terminal | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | T3 | Beginning April 2024 |
| Air China | T1 | |
| Air France | T1 | |
| Air India | T2 | |
| Air Macau | T2 | |
| Air New Zealand | T3 | |
| Air Nuigini | T1 | |
| Air Timor | T3 | Operated By Drukair |
| AirAsia | T4 | |
| Air Calin | T3 | |
| All Nippon Airways | T1 | |
| Asiana Airlines | T3 | |
| Bamboo Airways | T4 | |
| Bangkok Airways | T1 | |
| Batik Air | T3 | |
| Biman Bangladesh Airways | T3 | |
| British Airways | T1 | |
| Cambodia Airways | T1 | |
| Cathay Pacific | T4 | |
| Cebu Pacific | T4 | |
| China Airlines | T3 | |
| China Eastern | T3 | |
| China Southern | T1 | |
| Citilink | T3 | |
| Drukair | T3 | |
| Emirates | T1 | |
| Ethiopian | T2 | |
| Etihad | T3 | |
| EVA | T3 | |
| Fiji Airways | T1 | |
| Finnair | T1 | |
| Firefly | T2 | |
| Garuda Indonesia | T3 | |
| Gulf Air | T3 | |
| GX Air | T4 | |
| Hainan Airlines | T4 | |
| Hebei Airlines | T1 | |
| IndiGo | T1 | |
| Japan Airlines | T1 | |
| Jeju Air | T4 | |
| Jetstar | T4 | |
| Juneyao Airlines | T4 | |
| KLM | T1 | |
| Korean Air | T4 | |
| Lufthansa | T2 | |
| Malaysia Airlines | T2 | |
| Myanmar International | T1 | |
| Myanmar National | T3 | |
| Pacific Airlines | T4 | |
| Philippine Airlines | T1 | |
| Qantas | T1 | |
| Qatar Airways | T1 | |
| Royal Brunei | T2 | |
| Saudia | T3 | |
| Scoot | T1 | |
| Shenzhen Airlines | T1 | |
| Sichuan Airlines | T2 | |
| Singapore Airlines | T2 And T3 | T2 For SEA Flights And T3 For Other Flights |
| Sky Angkor Airlines | T4 | |
| Spring Airlines | T4 | |
| Sri Lankan Airlines | T3 | |
| Starlux | T1 | |
| SWISS | T2 | |
| Thai | T1 | |
| Lion Air | Unspecified | |
| TUI | Unspecified | Beginning December 2023 |
| Turkish Airlines | T1 | |
| T’way Air | T3 | |
| United Airlines | T2 | |
| US Bangla Airways | T3 | |
| VietJet | T4 | |
| Vietnam Airlines | T4 | |
| Vistara | T1 | |
| XiamenAir | T1 | |
| Zipair Tokyo | T1 |
If you want to know which airline is at which terminal, use this link: Airline Information | Contact & Check-In Details 📇 | Changi Airport Group
Departure/Approach Information
Arrival Info
When runway heading 20 is in use
When coming in from the North, follow the eastern coast of the Malay Peninsula down then line up to runway heading. Otherwise, begin the approach just west of WIDD, fly north over the bit of Malaysia east of the airport, then make a 180 degree turn near the confluence of the Johor and Lebam rivers then line up with the runway.
When runway heading 02 is in use
Begin approach west of WIDD, then cross the Singapore Straits while following runway heading. Note: you should be be seeing the southern coast of Singapore running along to your left at a 45 degree angle. You know you are on the correct path if you see ships below.
Departure Info
When runway heading 20 is in use
Credit: A Cathay Pacific 747-400F and Flightradar24
Northbound, Eastbound (Except to Borneo and Philippines-bound) and Westbound (Except Pekanbaru-bound) Traffic
After takeoff, make a sharp left turn after reaching 3,000ft. You should keep turning until you reach heading 336. Keep climbing while you make the turn. It should be sharp so that you do not collide with arriving traffic. Stay in Singapore airspace, and you should be at heading 336 when you are over the start of Runway 20L.
Borneo and Philippines-bound traffic
Climb to 3000ft, then turn East to exit over the ocean.
Southbound Traffic
Climb to 3000ft, then turn heading 114 then turn heading 145 after passing the WIDD approach path for RW04.
Aircraft Heading To WIBB
Climb to 3000ft, then turn to heading 240 to head towards Pekanbaru.
When Runway Heading 02 is in use
Aircraft Heading North
Climb till 3000ft then turn left approximately heading north and continue with flight.
Aircraft Heading East
Climb to 3000 ft then turn heading 110 followed by a turn to 90 after you pass the Malay Peninsula.
Aircraft Heading North-West
Turn Heading 290 upon reaching 3000ft.
Aircraft Heading South
Climb to 3000ft then turn heading 160
Okay! That’s all from me for now. When I have the time in the future, I will try and enhance this guide. Till then…
See You In Singapore!