15 January 2010

Durban's new airport will be known as "King Shaka International Airport"

The South African Geographical Names Council announced the new name for Durban's brand new airport in La Mercy yesterday. Its only needing the approval of the Minister of Arts and Culture and from than on the airport will be known as "King Shaka International Airport".
Durban Intenational Airport will get closed at the 30 April 2010 and King Shaka International Aiport will take over the following day and should be fully operational during May 2010. The 2010 World Cup air traffic is planed to be managed by the new airport alone with the old one being used in case of an emergency and possibly to park aircraft should it be required.

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