Durban's Aerotropolis
Overview
King Shaka International Airport & Dube TradePort Region

King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) is a core piece of infrastructure, positioned for success with access to sea, road and rail linkages, within one of Southern Africa's strongest regional economies.
Dube TradePort's Development Strategy will guide the development of the entire Airport City and create significant opportunities for all businesses.
Enhanced Connectivity & Commerce
- 18.6 miles (30 km) from Durban city centre.
- Complete supply chain in place.
- Improved trade capacity.
- First world communications & technology (high speed optic fibre cables installed for super connectivity).
- Highly efficient inter-modal logistics links.
- High-value manufacturing and argi-industry incorporated in development plans.

Airport Phase 1
- 7.5 million passengers.
- 100 000 tons of cargo.
- 3.7km runway
- Accommodates new-generation carriers e.g. Airbus A380.
- Potential to ultimately accommodate 45 million passengers and 400 000 tons of cargo.
- Existing public investment - over R8 billion (US$1 billion).
