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.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
