King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport - La Mercy, North Coast, KwaZulu Natal © King Shaka International Airport
Known by many who make their way to Durban for both tourist and business
pursuits, The Durban International Airport was opened in 1951 as a replacement
for the Stamford Hill Aerodrome. The airport was originally named after old
South African statesman Louis Botha, and was known as Louis Botha International
Airport until 1994 when it was renamed Durban International Airport. While the
airport served the domestic market well, its two main drawbacks were low numbers
of international passengers and a runway which was too short for a fully loaded
Boeing 747 to take off. As a result of these two factors Durban International
Airport lost much of its international traffic to the OR Tambo International
Airport in Johannesburg. Durban International Airport was decomissioned in April
of 2010 with the new replacement airport located at la Mercy, 35 kilometres
north of Durban, opening in May.
The new King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) was named after the great Zulu
King Shaka who ruled during the 19th century, and is known as a greenfield
airport - built from scratch to avoid any likely constraints. The new airport,
designed by Osmond Lange Architects and Planners and built at a total cost of
R7,9 billion is South Africa's second largest transport infrastructural project
after the Gautrain rapid rail link, and boasts a new passenger terminal building
with a total floor surface area of 102 000 m² - much bigger than the old
airport's terminal which only covered 30 000m². The new King Shaka International
Airport will be capable of handling an annual capacity of seven and a half
million passengers, compared to the four and a half million which passed through
the old Durban International Airport. Additional space has also been set aside
for large scale expansion in the future.
KSIA's new runway, which is almost 2 kilometers longer than that of the old
Durban International Airport, stretches a distance of 3.7 km and is capable of
safely accommodating some of the world's largest aircraft, including the
double-decker Airbus A380. Provision for future construction of a second runway
has also been made. Other upgraded features at the new King Shaka International
Airport include an increased number of aircraft parking bays which now total 34,
of which the old airport only had 23; sixteen air bridges, 20 more check-in
counters than Durban International, 18 self-service kiosks , 52 retail outlets
housed in over 6 500m² of retail space, and 6 500 vehicle parking bays - 4000
more than the old airport.
The passenger terminal building at King Shaka International Airport has been
designed in such a way, and incorporates the latest in design concepts -
ensuring for the easy movement of passengers from arrival to departure. KSIA
also offers visitors a full range of banking, forex and car rental services, and
also include an appealing variety of restaurants, bars and duty-free stores.
Verblyf Naby King Shaka International Airport
Horizon Unit 2
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in La Mercy
4.3km from King Shaka International AirportLooking for the perfect self catering getaway, escape to a 3 bedroom fully air-conditioned sanctuary away from the city overlooking the stunning La Mercy Beach which is just a short stroll away. Suitable for a family or for the executive -sleeps 6 …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Janthina 6
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Umdloti Beach
5.2km from King Shaka International Airport'n Baie goed toegeruste "Huis weg van die Huis" in die klein boetiek dorpie Umdloti, reg op die strand met fantastiese see uitsigte. Dis slegs 10 km vanaf King Shaka Internasionale Lughawe, 10km Noord van Umhlanga. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Janthina No. 4
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Umdloti Beach
5.2km from King Shaka International AirportHierdie stil selfsorg vakansie-woonstel en pragtige wit strande aan die Umdloti kus is slegs 25 km noord van Durban geleë. Dit is die ideale vakansie bestemming vir die hele gesin. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
M9 Umdloti Beach Resort
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Umdloti Beach
5.4km from King Shaka International AirportUitstekend geleë in Umdloti, in 'n veilige kompleks met 24 uur sekuriteit, stapafstand vanaf die strand, vibey restaurante, winkels, apteek, dokters, 6km vanaf King Shaka Internasionale Lughawe en 5km vanaf Sibaya Casino. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Die Strandhuis
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Umdloti Beach
5.7km from King Shaka International AirportDie Strandhuis het 4 aparte selfsorg opsies: The House, The Embuia, Rosewoods en Greta’s. Almal is selfsorg, is geleë in 'n tuin, het ‘n volle see-uitsig, is 100 m van die strand en ons laat klein ras hondjies toe op versoek. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
36 Mallorca
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Umdloti Beach
6.1km from King Shaka International AirportThis 2-bedroom garden apartment, which sleeps 4, is in a safe complex and situated a stone's throw away from the sea, being the closest unit to the beach. It has a large tiled patio and small garden, and superb sea views coupled with personal privacy. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Spindrift Guest House
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Umdloti Beach
6.2km from King Shaka International AirportSpindrift is slegs 1 minuut se stap na 'n pragtige strand, uniek geleë in 'n afgesonderde sub-tropiese tuin, omring deur ‘n inheemse woud, met volop voëls en wilde diere. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Sunrise Beach View
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Westbrook Beach
7.3km from King Shaka International AirportThis lovely, spacious apartment has 3 bedrooms, sleeping up to 6 people, and 2 bathrooms with bath and shower (main en-suite). Offering spectacular ocean views, it is the perfect holiday spot! …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
- La Mercy (3.18km)
- Umdloti Beach (4.26km)
- Tongaat Beach (4.86km)
- Westbrook Beach (6.76km)
- Mount Edgecombe (11.18km)
- Zimbali (11.25km)
- Umhlanga Ridge (11.80km)
- Umhlanga Rocks (12.03km)
- Umhlanga Gebied (12.05km)
- Ballito Gebied (13.23km)
- Sunningdale (13.51km)
- La Lucia (13.97km)
- Ballito Sentraal (14.16km)
- Glenashley, Durban (14.84km)
- Thompsonsbaai (15.71km)
