Flight Ops to African Air Expo Durban: King Shaka International Airport will be hosting the annual African Air Expo from November 27 – 29 with the vibrant coastal city of Durban providing the perfect backdrop for this event.
During the Expo, exhibitors from all over the continent will showcase what Africa has to offer, and with summer temperatures of between 28°C and 35°C, visitors will have the perfect weather to enjoy the outdoor static display.
The Expo will focus on three core sectors within the industry; Commercial Aviation, Business and General Aviation, and Airport Infrastructure and Suppliers. This is an excellent networking opportunity and a chance to experience African hospitality at its best.
King Shaka International Airport operates 24/7 for private and commercial operations and gets extremely busy as one of the main gateways to not only the city of Durban, but South Africa in general.
Private operations should be planned a few days in advance to make sure parking is booked either on the Bravo or Delta apron.
Arrivals are quick and easy. The arrival gates and hall are located on the ground floor with clear directions to passport control and baggage claim. UAS can arrange fast track Immigration and baggage collection for all our private flights.
The food hall is also located on the ground floor with a wide range of restaurants to choose from, (for a local taste we recommend Spur and Cape Town Fish Market).
The departure gates and hall are located on the first floor along with two VIP departure lounges and Duty-Free shopping.
King Shaka International Airport
ICAO: FALE
IATA: DUR
Coordinates: Ref. Point: 293642.38S 0310709.53E
Elevation: 304FT/29 C
Magnetic variation: 25°W (2018) || 0°9’ W
Opening hours: 24/7
Time zone: GMT +2
Location: 35 km north of downtown Durban
Operational Information
Landing permits are required, the lead time for business flights is approximately 3 days
All aircraft documentation is required when applying to the SACAA
Slots are mandatory and need to be requested well in advance
CIQ: Available 24/7
Aircraft parking and hangarage: Parking is available, hangarage is not
JET A-1 is available
ATC Restrictions must be checked before arrival
There are currently no NOTAMs published to affect operations
In-flight catering is available, order should be placed at least 24 hours before departure
Immigration
Passengers from EU countries do not require visas. For any other countries please click here.
Visa-on-arrival for passengers is not possible. All crew members regardless of their nationality will receive 7 days on arrival.
If crew intent to stay for more than 7 days, they need to check the visa exemption list and arrange visas prior arrival.
Also, please note that South Africa requires Yellow Fever Certificates depending on the country the crew and passengers are operating from.
City Attractions
Durban is a friending and colorful city with African and Indian influences, take some time to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Kwazulu-Natal. Here are some notable attractions:
uShaka Marine World
North Beach (Golden Mile)
Umhlanga Rocks Promenade
Durban Botanic Gardens
Kwa Muhle Museum
Accommodation and Transportation
Most people traveling to South Africa are concerned about safety.
Durban is a safe and clean city with a huge variety of hotel, lodges and guest houses to choose from.
Rental cars can be arranged at the airport or hotel. UAS can assist with crew and passenger ground transport.
Recommended hotels:
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge (13 km from King Shaka International Airport with nearby beach)
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga (12.5 km from King Shaka International Airport with nearby beach)
Garden Court Umhlanga (13 km from King Shaka International Airport with nearby beach)
Holiday Inn Express Durban Umhlanga (13.4 km from King Shaka International Airport with nearby beach)
For support with your Flight Ops to African Air Expo Durban, contact UAS
Hong Kong Night Slot Availability Extended: Night slot availability at Hong Kong International Airport has been extended until March 31, 2019. The notice was originally issued in August to run until October 7. The arrangements are subject to continuous review jointly…
Marketing Team UAS International Trip Support | - 10/29/2018
The 85th U.S. Masters Golf Tournament is about to get underway in Augusta, Georgia. The first of four majors scheduled to be played in 2021, it'll run from April 8–11. Though the galleries will be smaller than years past, some spectators…
Noise Curfew and Slot Restrictions S18 at London Stansted: Noise curfew and slot restrictions were recently introduced at London Stansted Airport (STN/EGSS). The new restrictions limit the landing and departure of all aircraft during the S18 (Summer 2018) night period…
Robert Brady | - 04/03/2018
Mitch Launius
Instructor Pilot for 30 West IP
Mitch is the CEO of 30 West IP where he is also an instructor providing pilot training on international procedures. With an illustrious career of over 34 years in the cockpit, Mitch has acquired over 13,000 hours of flight time flying worldwide, with over 9,000 hours of this in Challenger and Gulfstream aircraft. He is an experienced safety officer and was also an IS-BAO project manager for a fortune 500 flight department. He has presented on Safety and Operations topics at the NBAA International Operators Conference and the Canadian Business Aviation Association Convention and is currently on the NBAA International Operators Committee and serves as the North Atlantic Regional Lead. Mitch is also a member of an FAA working group on General Aviation International Authorizations and Tabletop Exercises (GIATE). He was recently selected to represent IBAC as a member of the ICAO Personal Training and Licensing Panel (PTLP) and was also recently named as a 2020 recipient of the NBAA Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award for his contribution to the business aviation community.
Henry ‘Duke’ LeDuc
Director Of Operations, Americas, UAS International Trip Support
Duke has been a dearly respected member of UAS Americas team and the UAS global family for more than five years. A safety-oriented, FAA-licensed aircraft dispatcher, he oversees all of the operations of the elite UAS Operations Team. With twenty-five years of experience in aviation overall with more than fifteen years of experience in international flight planning and VVIP trip coordination, he is responsible for the development of the dispatch training program and involved in the strategic development of UAS Americas. With a myriad of rich aviation experience behind him, he has extensive experience in worldwide operations with both corporate and charter environments, including seven years as Operations/Dispatch Manager in an industry-leading, Fortune 500, IS-BAO Stage III Certified corporate flight department. Duke is frequently asked shares his knowledge at major industry events and is currently serving on the NBAA’s International Operators Conference (IOC) Planning Committee.
Dudley King
President and Founder, FlightBridge
Dudley is the Founder and President of FlightBridge, which he established in 2011 and has been focused on technology solutions for the private aviation industry since 2006. Since he graduated from Dartmouth in 1988, he has worked with an array of companies listed anywhere from VentureWire to the Fortune 100. A rare blend of executive, entrepreneur, and consultant, Dudley’s executive roles have included acting CIO positions for several companies and tech advisory services to CEOs trying to rebuild their technology organizations or looking for an external, professional point of view. Highly skilled at deeply understanding his customer’s business challenges and drawing from a long and varied experience in information technology services, Dudley excels at designing technology solutions to solve their problems.
Dr. Paulo Alves
Global Medical Director, Aviation Health, Medaire
Paulo has extensive experience in medical advisory in the aviation industry. As a cardiologist, he provides technical guidance and analysis for MedAire’s MedLink medical advisory service and is MedAire’s liaison with civil aviation regulators and industry associations. Paulo worked with Varig Brazilian Airlines for 23 years, 10 of which were spent as General Medical Manager. A member of the MedAire Medical Advisory Board, Paulo is also President of the Ibero-American Aerospace Medical Association, a member of the International Academy of Aerospace Medicine, a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Safety Committee, a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), and a Fellow of the Civil Aviation Medical Association. Throughout his illustrious career, Paulo has held industry leadership roles including Chairperson of the AsMA’s Air Transport Medicine Committee, President of the Airlines Medical Directors Association, President of the Brazilian Society of Aerospace Medicine and was a member of the IATA Medical Advisory Group from 2002 to 2006.
Contact UAS China Team
Become a UAS Fuel Partner today!
Want to become a UAS Fuel Partner? Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch!
