Long-awaited upgrades at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) are set to start in 2026 with a view to completion by 2029.
Speaking at the recent arrival of the first Norse Atlantic Airways flight in Cape Town, ACSA Regional General Manager Mark Maclean said CTIA is growing exceptionally well with a 15% plus increase in international passengers compared to 2019.
He said the airline arrived at an exciting time when there is growth and investment earmarked for the airport.
The upgrades will be funded by ACSA’s R21.7 billion (€114.2 million) infrastructure fund, announced earlier this year, for overhauls of CTIA as well as the OR Tambo (Johannesburg), Chief Dawid Stuurman (Gqeberha) and King Phalo (East London) airports.
“ACSA has a…