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Western Cape government gives Cape Winelands Airport project environmental green light

A rendering of the proposed airport development

A rendering of the proposed airport development

30th October 2025

By: Irma Venter

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

     

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The R8-billion Cape Winelands Airport project in Cape Town has received environmental authorisation from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEADP).

The next phase will focus on developing the detailed plans and implementation measures as stipulated by DEADP before any construction-related activities may begin.

Current planning sees the airport opening its doors in 2028.

The green light from the Western Cape government follows an environmental assessment and consultation process undertaken as per the requirements of the National Environmental Management Act.

“The granting of environmental authorisation is an important validation of the extensive work and consultation that has gone into ensuring this project meets the highest environmental and community standards,” says Cape Winelands Airport MD Deon Cloete.

The proposed project entails the expansion of the now renamed Cape Winelands Airport just outside Durbanville – formerly the site of the Fisantekraal Airport – in a series of phased developments.

This includes the realignment of the primary runway and extending its length to 3.5 km.

The development will also include airside infrastructure such as taxiways, aircraft parking stands, refuelling systems and cargo facilities, as well as new terminal building and parking areas.

Future plans also include hotels and a conference centre.

 

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