Durban
International Airport
Every holiday season, thousands of tourists flock to
KwaZulu-Natal's golden beaches, game parks and mountain
ranges. The gateway to all of these attractions is Durban
International Airport, which offers travellers everything
from banking to Internet access and shopping.
But Durban doesn't only draw tourists and fun seekers
– it also hosts a number of major international conferences
and events. And so the airport, which plays an important
role in Durban's status as the "convention city",
has developed a reputation for handling dignitaries
and delegates professionally and efficiently.
Who is in control?
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) operates South Africa's
ten principal airports, including the three major international
airports at Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
 The
other seven are domestic airports of Bloemfontein, Port
Elizabeth, East London, George, Kimberley, Upington
and Pilanesberg. Since 1998 ACSA has a 35-year concession
to manage Pilanesberg Airport.
ACSA is the largest airports authority in Africa. Together,
its 10 airports handle more than 200 000 aircraft landings
and 23 million arriving and departing passengers annually.
But ACSA doesn't only provide airlines with world-class,
secure infrastructure: it also promotes tourism, economic
growth, job creation and the protection of the environment.
These aims and others are reflected in the company’s
mission and values and strategic direction. And, as
a leading corporate citizen, ACSA takes social responsibility
seriously.
In recent years ACSA has won some prestigious awards
and has undertaken massive developments at Johannesburg,
Cape Town and Durban airports.
ACSA has come a long way since 1993, when it was formed.
Before then, South Africa's airports were owned and
operated by the state. Nowadays ACSA, a globally competitive
company with an international minority shareholder,
is a shining example of successful privatization. And
it's ready for the challenges of the future.
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