The revamped Cape Winelands Airport will offer both domestic and international flights, significantly boosting the region’s aviation capacity. Plans also include the construction of a passenger terminal designed to handle 5.2 mn travellers annually.
Cape Town is set to welcome a second major airport as the Cape Winelands Airport moves into its final environmental impact assessment phase, with commissioning expected by early 2028. The revamped airport will offer both domestic and international flights, significantly boosting the region’s aviation capacity.
Established in 1943, the Cape Winelands Airport has long served the general aviation community. Now, with its strategic location in Durbanville’s Northern District, it is poised to become a vital contributor to the regional economy and aviation sector. According to the airport operator, the company plans to transform the Cape Winelands Airport into a hub for air travel to Cape Town with a capital investment of ZAR 8 billion (about USD 450 million).
A key component of the expansion is the realignment and extension of the primary runway to 3,500 meters. Currently, the airport has four runways, two of which are inactive, with the operational ones measuring 700m and 900m.
Plans also include the construction of a passenger terminal designed to handle 5.2 million travellers annually, ensuring seamless connectivity with Cape Town. Beyond aviation infrastructure, the development will feature a landscaped environment integrating vineyards, a public plaza, a hotel, a conference centre, and a wine-tasting experience.
Additionally, the airport precinct will offer an outdoor amphitheatre capable of hosting up to 5,000 guests for events, along with ample ground-level parking, all set in a park-like setting.
With this ambitious expansion, Cape Winelands Airport is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of air travel and tourism in the Western Cape.