The air transport industry has seen a rapid growth since the early 1900s and continues to be a driving force in the development of civil aviation and airport operations in Singapore . Over these years, Singapore saw the development of three airports, namely Seletar Airport , Kallang Airport and Paya Lebar Airport , to cater to the unprecedented demand for air transport / travel.

Experiencing the strain in handling four million passengers per year, the Singapore government made a decision in 1975 to build a brand new airport at Changi to replace Paya Lebar Airport .

Today, Changi Airport is served by more than 70 airlines flying to more than 160 cities in 53 countries, and is well-placed to meet Singapore 's aviation needs well into the future