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Durban International Airport (DIA)
La Mercy Airport - King Shaka International Airport
Plans to move the airport to La Mercy (30 km north of central Durban)
were finally approval for King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) was
given in 2007, and construction began in September 2007.
The King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) represents the development of an
integrated passenger and freight airport without the significant constraints
associated with Durban International Airport. The passenger terminal, with an
initial 18 passenger aircraft stands and a size of 19,500m˛
will cater for both domestic and international travel. Initial capacity
will allow for four million passengers per annum with opportunities for
significant expansion.
A runway length of 3,700m will accommodate the latest New Generation Large
Aircraft (NGLA) including the A380 Airbus, with the space to expand to 4,000m.
The passenger terminal will have expanded retail concession opportunities.
Facilities for police, military, VIP, general aviation and aircraft maintenance
operations will be provided.
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