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King Shaka International Airport (FALE/DUR) — Durban, South Africa
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1, JET A1, AVGAS 100
- Tower
- 118.45
- Runways
- 06/24
- Elevation
- 295 ft
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
8/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FALE
- Name: King Shaka International Airport
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- 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: Africa/Johannesburg
- Distance from City: 29.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 3700x60m
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: PCR 531/F/B/X/U
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.450 MHz
- Ground: 121.650 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 125.750 MHz
- ATIS: 127.000 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
King Shaka International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: SUN 0500-2100
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +27860 359 669
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +27 82 233 8700
- Admin Tel: +27324360200
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: www.caa.co.za
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: 0000
- Close: 2359
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24
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.
- Fuel Type: JET A1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS 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.
Active NOTAMs
A4145/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
GRASS CUTTING TAKING PLACE ALONG RWY 06/24 ALS AND GP. ESCORT AVBL,
10 MIN PN TO VACATE.
2026-10-28 20:30 UTC
2026-10-30 02:00 UTC
A4147/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
GRASS CUTTING TAKING PLACE ALONG RWY 06/24 ALS AND GP. ESCORT AVBL,
10MIN PN TO VACATE.
2026-10-28 20:30 UTC
2026-10-30 02:00 UTC
A4051/26
warning
ATC restriction
D-ATIS TEL NR 0324363807 U/S. NEW D-ATIS TEL NR 0324365044.
2026-10-19 17:00 UTC
2027-01-16 17:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at FALE?
- The tower frequency at King Shaka International Airport is 118.45 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FALE?
- King Shaka International Airport offers Jet A-1, JET A1, AVGAS 100.
- Does FALE require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for King Shaka International Airport (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
- Is customs available at FALE?
- Yes, customs at King Shaka International Airport is available from 0000 to 2359.
- Where is FALE located?
- King Shaka International Airport (FALE) is located in Durban, South Africa.
- What is the IATA code for FALE?
- The IATA code for King Shaka International Airport is DUR.
- How long is the runway at FALE?
- The main runway at King Shaka International Airport (06/24) measures 3700x60m.
- Does FALE have an ILS approach?
- Yes, King Shaka International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 06/24.
- Is FALE a port of entry?
- Yes, King Shaka International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.