The airport of Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) is situated at Sepang. This town is famous for its Formula 1 Circuit for racing cars (Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix) and the Motorcycle Grand Prix.
The new airport at Sepang is spectacular. It's one of the most modern and sophisticated airports in the world and is designed by the renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, shortly: KLIA, was launched by the King, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Ja'afa on the 27th of June 1998.
Designed to be a regional hub, the airport is built in the jungle with features that allow flexibility for future expansion.
The airport of Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) is situated at Sepang. This town is famous for its Formula 1 Circuit for racing cars (Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix) and the Motorcycle Grand Prix.
The new airport at Sepang is spectacular. It's one of the most modern and sophisticated airports in the world and is designed by the renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, shortly: KLIA, was launched by the King, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Ja'afa on the 27th of June 1998.
Designed to be a regional hub, the airport is built in the jungle with features that allow flexibility for future expansion.
KLIA has a futuristic look. The designer must have thought of a space station. Probably because the 21st century was near. Everything is very spacious and serene. Sometimes you think you're walking in a space station. A lot of glass (windows), white colours and shiny floors. All very clean, sterile.
Actually the airport has two locations, which are connected by a monorail. The first building is for checking in/out and for the handling of the luggage. That's also the building for the domestic flights.
The second building (Satellite Building) is for the international flights. After checking in, you'll pass the customs and step into the monorail to go to the Satellite building. Here you can go tax-free shopping and here you'll find the restaurants and pubs.
The middle of the Satellite Building offers travelers a landscaped jungle behind glass: forest trees and sculptured waterfall for enjoyment and relaxation. The Satellite Building features a forest in the airport. The architect must have thought of the former surrounding: "airport in the forest, forest in the airport".

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