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King Shaka International Airport

Large airport  Durban, South Africa

Former international airport in Durban, South Africa.

IATA DURICAO FALEID FALE
King Shaka International Airport

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Overview

King Shaka International Airport (IATA: DUR, ICAO: FALE), abbreviated KSIA, is the primary international airport serving Durban, South Africa. It is located in La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal, approximately 35 km (22 mi) north of the city centre of Durban. The airport opened its doors to passengers on May 1, 2010, 41 days before the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It replaced Durban International Airport (ICAO: FADN) and uses the same IATA airport code.

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Runways
1
Longest runway
12,139 ft
Elevation
295 ft
Passengers / year
5,527,890
Radio freq.
5

Suitable for

✈️ Commercial airliners🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 12,139 ft

Where is it

📍 -29.6144444444, 31.1197222222 · Open detailed map

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Details

RegionKwazulu-Natal
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates-29.6144444444, 31.1197222222

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Runways (1)

DesignationLengthWidthSurface
06/2412,139 ft197 ftAsphalt

Airlines

6 airlines operate scheduled flights from King Shaka International Airport.

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Flights from King Shaka International Airport

13 direct destinations from King Shaka International Airport.

Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)Cape Town International Airport (CPT)Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)Dubai International Airport (DXB)George Airport (GRJ)Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)King Phalo Airport (ELS)Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)Lanseria International Airport (HLA)Maputo Airport (MPM)O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is King Shaka International Airport?
King Shaka International Airport is a large airport located in Durban, South Africa. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 12,139 ft.

What is the airport code of King Shaka International Airport?
Its IATA code is DUR and its ICAO code is FALE.

Which airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport?
6 airlines operate scheduled flights from King Shaka International Airport, serving 13 direct destinations.

King Shaka International Airport is a large airport located in Durban, South Africa. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 12,139 ft.