The Cape Winelands Airport, previously known as the Fisantekraal Airfield, could offer local and international flights in 2027, Cape {town} Etc reports.
The 15-hectare site, located 13km north-east of Durbanville, was built in 1943 to serve as an operational base for the South African Air Force. It had four runways and hosted Lockheed Ventura bombers during World War II.
It was acquired by private investors in November 2020 and is now owned and operated by RSA.Aero. It serves as a general aviation facility and is a popular spot for flight training.
Plans to transform the Cape Winelands Airport into a prime travel hub include an R7 billion redevelopment and expansion plan. The primary runway will be expanded and realigned to 3 500 metres and a passenger terminal to accommodate 5.2 million annual passengers will be built.
Other developments include cargo terminals, aircraft hangars, a hotel, a heliport, warehousing, logistics facilities and a commercial real estate development.
