Airport Industry News
Tiana May
23 Feb 2026
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed a phased infrastructure programme at Cape Town International Airport as part of its wider 21.7 billion ZAR (1.36 billion USD) investment across the national airport network.
The programme focuses on runway realignment, terminal expansion and apron improvements intended to address projected passenger demand and operational requirements over the coming years.
A central element of the programme is a proposed new main runway, estimated to cost about 6.39 billion ZAR. Contractor appointment is planned for December 2026.
The 3,500 metre by 60 metre runway would be shifted eastward by approximately 11.5 degrees.
Expansion of the domestic terminal is expected to begin in April 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and procurement processes. The Domestic Arrivals Terminal redevelopment is estimated at 2.39 billion ZAR, while the Domestic Departures Extension is projected at 500 million ZAR...
