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King Shaka International Airport

FALEDURDurban, South Africa·Large Airport

FALE is the ICAO code for King Shaka International Airport (IATA DUR), located in Durban, South Africa.

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King Shaka International Airport (FALE) sits 18 miles north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The single 11,975 ft runway handles every current business jet. Field elevation 295 ft, no density-altitude concerns. Durban is the structural eastern-South-Africa coastal gateway + the Indian Ocean Sun City alternative. Heavy domestic South African + UK + European charter flow. Ground time to Umhlanga is 10 minutes; downtown Durban is 25.

Background from Wikipedia

King Shaka International Airport, 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 and uses the same IATA airport code. The airport was designed by Osmond Lange Architects and Planners and cost R 6,800,000,000.

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Frequently asked questions about King Shaka International Airport

What is FALE airport?+
FALE is the ICAO code for King Shaka International Airport (IATA DUR), located in Durban, South Africa.
What does DUR stand for?+
DUR is the IATA code for King Shaka International Airport (ICAO FALE) in Durban, South Africa.
Where is King Shaka International Airport?+
King Shaka International Airport is located in Durban, South Africa.
Does King Shaka International Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — King Shaka International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
What is the elevation of King Shaka International Airport?+
King Shaka International Airport sits at 295 ft above sea level.
What timezone is King Shaka International Airport in?+
King Shaka International Airport operates on Africa/Johannesburg.

References

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At a glance

Country
South Africa
Region
NL
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
295 ft
Scheduled service
Yes
IATA
DUR
ICAO
FALE

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