Multi-million rand Mkhuze airport upgrade
The plans for the R32-million facelift were unveiled by the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Sihle Zikalala
A MASSIVE upgrade of the Mkhuze Airport, the largest north of Richards Bay, is expected to grow tourism in the region.
The plans for the R32-million facelift were unveiled by the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Sihle Zikalala on Tuesday.
Zikalala said the airport could create its own globally recognised identity as safari enthusiasts would now fly into the King Shaka International Airport and thereafter take a direct flight to Mkhuze.
‘We have taken a decision to upgrade the airport because it is strategically located in the prime tourism destination of the uMkhanyakude District which boasts the highest concentration of game reserves in the country,’ said Zikalala.
The vision for Mkhuze was to achieve the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Category 3 status, which will accommodate up to 100-seater aircraft.
Once completed, the airport will also cater for freight aircraft, fuel supply to aircraft, pilot training, firefighting training, anti-poaching exercises and other related aviation activities.
The launch was attended by tour operators, hoteliers, bed and breakfast owners and business people.
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