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King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport (FALE/DUR) serves Durban, South Africa. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 295 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FALE
- Name: King Shaka International Airport
- Type: large_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: -29.614445
- Longitude: 31.119722
- Elevation: 295 ft
- Country: South Africa
- Municipality: Durban
- IATA Code: DUR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 3700x60m
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx ZAR 80/ton
- Parking Fee: ZAR 40/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: ZAR
- Remarks: ACSA (Airports Company South Africa) fees. King Shaka International opened 2010.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Shell, BP, or Total. Modern fuel infrastructure. Well supplied.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport with full CIQ. Many nationalities visa-free for up to 90 days.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect. Modern airport with good facilities.
Airport Services
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South Africa Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days notification
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days / 72 hours (official); 5 business days recommended
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require advance notification. Customs at designated international airports.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at FALE?
- King Shaka International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does FALE require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for King Shaka International Airport (South Africa).