Major Announcement: New R8 Billion Airport Set to Transform South Africa’s Aviation Landscape!
The Cape Winelands Airport is in its final environmental impact assessment round and is expected to be commissioned in early 2028—offering domestic and international flights.
The incoming airport was previously known as the Fisantekraal Airfield and belonged to the South African Air Force. However, it became privately owned in 1993.
In November 2020, private investors acquired the Cape Winelands Airport property. It is owned and operated by RSA.Aero.
However, big plans are afoot to transform the Cape Winelands Airport into a hub for air travel to Cape Town with a capital investment of R8 billion.
In an update provided to BusinessTech, The Cape Winelands Airport said it is in the fourth and final round of public participation in its environmental impact assessment, which began on Wednesday (19 March).
Additionally, the airport added that it hopes to commission the airport in early 2028—which will mark a significant milestone in the area’s development and accessibility.
Cape Winelands Airport, established in 1943, is an integral part of the Northern District of Durbanville. As one of the oldest airfields in the region, it has primarily served the General Aviation community.
The airport’s strategic location makes it a vital asset for the region, poised to contribute significantly to the local economy and the aviation industry.
The first step is to expand and realign the primary runway to 3,500m. The airport currently has four runways, two inactive and the others 700m and 900m long.
They also plan to build a passenger terminal that can accommodate 5.2 million annual passengers, with the core goal of establishing a cohesive link with Cape Town.
The development plans include vineyards as part of the landscaping aesthetics with open spaces that include a plaza, a hotel, a conference centre, and a wine-tasting experience.
Other amenities include an outdoor amphitheatre for events for up to 5,000 people and plenty of at-grade parking, all situated in a park-like environment.
Source: The South African
