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Virginia Airport

Durban, South Africa

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Virginia Airport

Durban, South Africa
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Durban's historic general aviation hub on the coast.

Opened
1940
Location
Durban, South Africa
Virginia Airport (IATA: VIR, ICAO: FAVG) is a general aviation airport located in the Virginia suburb of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Situated close to the Indian Ocean coastline, it serves private pilots, flight training schools, and charter operators rather than scheduled commercial airline services. The airport is one of the oldest airfields in the Durban region and has historically supported light aircraft operations, skydiving, and recreational flying. It operates under the oversight of South Africa's Airports Company (ACSA) though it is managed at a regional level. King Shaka International Airport, which opened in 2010, now handles the bulk of commercial air traffic for the Durban metropolitan area, leaving Virginia Airport to focus on general and private aviation activities.
Terminals
Virginia Airport has no commercial passenger terminal; facilities are limited to general aviation hangars, a small clubhouse, and flight operations buildings.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle or taxi, located approximately 15 kilometres north of Durban's city centre along the North Coast Road.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate from Virginia Airport; it serves charter operators, flight training schools, and private aircraft.
Notable facts
  • ›Virginia Airport is one of the oldest airfields in the KwaZulu-Natal region.
  • ›It is used extensively by flight training schools and private aviators.
  • ›Skydiving and recreational aviation are popular activities at the airfield.
  • ›King Shaka International Airport replaced it as Durban's main commercial gateway when it opened in 2010.
  • ›The airport sits near the Indian Ocean coastline in the Virginia suburb of Durban.
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A coastal gateway where the warm Indian Ocean breezes greet every arrival

Virginia Airport, located in the northern Durban suburb of Virginia, is a small general aviation and charter airport serving the KwaZulu-Natal coastal region of South Africa. Historically significant as one of the older airfields in the Durban area, it primarily handles light aircraft, flight training, skydiving operations, and private charters rather than scheduled commercial services. It complements King Shaka International Airport, which handles the bulk of Durban's commercial air traffic.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A modest single facility serving private, charter, and training flights with basic passenger handling amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Metered taxis available on request outside the terminal
  • Uber and Bolt ride-hailing services operational in the Durban area
  • Private car hire arranged through local operators
  • Personal vehicle drop-off and pick-up at the airfield
Nearby Hotels
  • The Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga
  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Umhlanga
  • Beverly Hills Hotel, Umhlanga
  • Cabana Beach Resort, Umhlanga
Dining

Dining options within Virginia Airport itself are very limited, with only basic refreshments typically available at the airfield. The nearby Umhlanga Rocks precinct, just a short drive away, offers a wide variety of restaurants, seafood eateries, and cafés. Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga also provides numerous food and dining choices for travellers.

Traveller Tips
  • Virginia Airport is not served by commercial airlines — confirm your flight type and operator before travelling here instead of King Shaka International.
  • Arrange your ground transport in advance as taxis and ride-hailing services may not always be immediately available at this smaller airfield.
  • The airport sits close to the Umhlanga beachfront, making it a convenient base for exploring KwaZulu-Natal's popular coastline.
  • Skydiving operations are active at this airport — check local operator schedules if you're interested in tandem jumps over the Durban coastline.

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Virginia Airport is an airport serving Durban, the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. This general aviation airport is located 10 kilometres north east of Durban.

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