Lesson 4 Flashcards
What is the primary function of the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)?
ACSA operates ten airports in South Africa
ACSA manages both national and international airports across the country.
Which airport is located in Kimberley, Northern Cape?
Kimberley Airport (KIM)
This airport primarily serves business travelers and handles cargo like industrial equipment and game trophies.
What types of flights does George Airport (GRJ) primarily handle?
Leisure and holiday passenger flights, and cargo for fresh produce
Located in the Western Cape, it is situated along the Garden Route.
What is East London Airport (ELS) known for?
Handling domestic passenger and cargo flights, and some international cargo flights
It is a small but busy airport in the Eastern Cape.
Where is OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) located?
Kempton Park in Gauteng
It is Africa’s busiest airport and serves as a hub for South African Airways.
What recognition has Cape Town International Airport (CPT) received?
Best airport in Africa, best improved airport in Africa, and best airport in Africa for staff service excellence
It is the second busiest airport in South Africa.
When did King Shaka International Airport (DUR) open?
2010
It replaced Durban International Airport and is the third busiest airport in South Africa.
What type of travelers primarily use Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN)?
Business travelers
This airport handles both international and domestic passenger and cargo flights.
What is the significance of Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)?
Handles international and domestic passenger flights and cargo flights, especially for exports of fresh produce
Located in the Eastern Cape.
What is the cargo status of Upington International Airport (UTN)?
International status for cargo only
Located in the Northern Cape, it does not handle passenger flights.
Fill in the blank: The second busiest airport in South Africa is _______.
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It also ranks as Africa’s third busiest airport.
True or False: King Shaka International Airport is located south of Durban.
False
It is located north of Durban.
