Following the conclusion of an environmental impact assessment (EIA), Airports Company of South Africa (Acsa) has received the green light to proceed with plans to realign its main runway at the Cape Town International Airport (CTIA).
The R3.2-billion project will involve extending the primary runway to 3 500m in length, with parallel and rapid exit taxiways that will allow for larger aircraft like the Airbus 380 to land.
Acsa spokeswoman Deidre Davids said the project was important to allow for further growth of the airport and the local economy.
“Currently the runway is too close to the terminal building. By realigning it, we move it further away and will be in a position to expand the terminal infrastructure as well,” she said.
The realignment of the runway will allow for more aircraft parking, terminal and cargo development.
“When all is said and done, this project is about growth. The growth of the airport and the region as a whole,” said Davids.
