Cape Winelands Airport to host international flights by 2027
Cape Winelands Airport, located 13 km northeast of Durbanville, has unveiled ambitious plans to offer local and international flights by 2027. The £300 million expansion programme aims to transform the former Fisantekraal Airfield into a major commercial hub.
The development will incorporate the region's wine heritage, featuring vineyards, a wine-tasting experience, and a fynbos botanical garden. Plans include a hotel, conference centre, outdoor amphitheatre, aviation museum, and cargo facilities.
RSA.Aero, the current owners, intend to extend the primary runway to 3,500 metres and construct a passenger terminal with an annual capacity of 5 million. By 2050, the airport projects handling 2 million international and 3 million domestic travellers yearly, potentially doubling the region's air traffic.
The expansion is set to boost the local economy, creating thousands of job opportunities. Construction is slated to begin early next year, subject to necessary approvals.
Currently operating as a general aviation facility and flight training centre, Cape Winelands Airport is poised to become a significant player in South Africa's aviation sector, complementing existing infrastructure in the Western Cape.
Source: IOL
