Section 2 Unit 3 Flashcards
What is the primary function of airports?
Airports can offer:
* passenger and cargo (goods) services
* passenger services only
* cargo only
Airports can differ based on the services they provide.
What distinguishes international airports from others?
Airports that offer flights to other countries are given international status and can be called international airports.
International status is based on the ability to receive international flights.
What is ACSA?
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is a public-private enterprise.
It has both public (government) and private shareholders.
What percentage of shares in ACSA were sold to private shareholders in 1998?
24.5%
The shares sold were valued at R4 billion.
How many airports does ACSA own and manage?
10 airports
ACSA oversees the operations of these airports in South Africa.
What does it mean for ACSA to be a public-private enterprise?
It means that ACSA is partly owned by the government and partly owned by the private sector.
The South African government is the major shareholder but does not subsidize ACSA.
True or False: ACSA is fully funded by the South African government.
False
The government is a shareholder but does not provide subsidies.
Fill in the blank: Airports in South Africa range from world-class facilities to _______.
[landing strips for private smaller aircrafts]
This highlights the diversity in airport sizes and capabilities.
What is the role of ACSA in air travel?
ACSA ensures smooth air travel operations through various distinct areas of operations.
Specific details on these operations will be discussed in subsequent sections.
What are the key components of aviation services?
Airport planning, infrastructure development and management, safety compliance and environmental policy and standards, traffic analysis and research, support facilities, human resources, strategy and risk management, and commercial services.
What does airport planning involve?
Infrastructure development and management, safety compliance, and environmental policy and standards.
What is included in traffic analysis and research?
Service standards monitoring and geographical information systems.
What support facilities are part of aviation services?
Finance, information technology, internal audits, and corporate affairs.
What are the commercial services in aviation?
Retail, property leasing, advertising, and management of other airports that are not currently owned by ACSA.
What is the role of the operations division in aviation?
Ensure adequate and effective operations of all airports owned by ACSA, ensure smooth passenger and aircraft activity daily, and aviation security.
What type of airport is OR Tambo International Airport?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What are the main airlines operating from OR Tambo International Airport?
International Airlines: Air Botswana, Air France, Air Madagascar, Air Mauritius, Air Namibia, Air Seychelles, Air Zimbabwe, British Airways International, Cathay Pacific, Delta Airlines, Egypt Air, Emirates, Iberia Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Olympic Airways, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways (SAA), Swiss International Airlines, TAP Portugal, Virgin Atlantic Airways. Domestic Airlines: British Airways (COMAIR), kulula.com, Mango Airlines, South African Airways, South African Airlink, South African Express, Velvet Sky.
Is King Shaka International Airport a passenger and cargo airport or cargo only?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What are the main airlines operating from King Shaka International Airport?
International Airlines, Airlink, Air Mauritius, British Airways (International), Emirates, South African Airways, S.A. Express.
Is Cape Town International Airport a passenger and cargo airport or cargo only?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What are the main airlines operating from Cape Town International Airport?
International Airlines, Air Mauritius, Air Namibia, British Airways (Comair), Emirates, Kenya Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, South African Airways, TAAG Angola Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
Is Port Elizabeth International Airport a passenger and cargo airport or cargo only?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What are the main airlines operating from Port Elizabeth International Airport?
International Airlines (no scheduled international flights, private charter companies allowed), Domestic Airlines: Airlink, British Airways (Comair), Kulula.com, South African Airways, S.A. Express, Velvet Sky.
What are the domestic airlines operating from King Shaka International Airport?
1time, Kulula.com, Mango Airlines, South African Airways, Velvet Sky.
What are the domestic airlines operating from Cape Town International Airport?
1time, British Airways (Comair), Kulula.com, South African Airways, South African Express, Airlink.
Is Bloemfontein International Airport a passenger and cargo airport or cargo only?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What are the main airlines operating from Bloemfontein International Airport?
International Airlines: South African Airways, Domestic Airlines: Mango, South African Airways.
What type of airport is Pilanesberg International Airport?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What are the main airlines operating from Pilanesberg International Airport?
Offers chartered flights only so far.
Charter companies operating to this airport include Streamline Air Charters, Executive Aerospace, S.A. Historic Flights, Kwena Air, Swift Flight Charters, Million Air, Air 2000, Progress Air, National Airways Corporation, Ross Air, Planes R Us, Jet AIR.
What type of airport is Upington International Airport?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What are the main airlines operating from Upington International Airport?
International Airlines: There are no scheduled international flights, however private charter companies from other countries are allowed landing rights at this airport.
Domestic Airlines: Airlink.
What type of airport is East London Airport?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What are the main airlines operating from East London Airport?
International Airlines: There are no scheduled international flights, however private charter companies from other countries are allowed landing rights at this airport.
Domestic Airlines: 1time, South African Airways.
What type of airport is George Airport?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What type of airport is Kim Airport?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What are some examples of smaller airports in South Africa?
These airports are local and provincial and are operated by local governments.
Examples include Trichardt, Mpumalanga In, and Hoedspruit.
Is George Airport a passenger and cargo airport or cargo only?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What are the main airlines operating from George Airport?
1time, South African Express, Airlink, Kulula.com.
Are there scheduled international flights at George Airport?
There are no scheduled international flights; however, private charter companies from other countries are allowed landing rights at this airport.
Is Kimberley Airport a passenger and cargo airport or cargo only?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What are the main airlines operating from Kimberley Airport?
South African Express, South African Airways.
Are there scheduled international flights at Kimberley Airport?
There are no scheduled international flights; however, private charter companies from other countries are allowed landing rights at this airport.
What types of airports are smaller airports in South Africa?
They are run either by private individuals or companies or by local and provincial government.
What are some examples of national airports operated by local and provincial governments?
Umtata Airport, Richards Bay Airport, Zeerust, and Louis Trichardt.
What are some examples of private airports in South Africa?
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Ficksburg, Howick, and Stellenbosch.
What are some examples of military airports in South Africa?
Waterkloof, Langebaan, and Hoedspruit.
Do all smaller airports in South Africa have the same facilities as international airports?
No, not all these airports have the same facilities and services as international airports.
What limitations do some smaller airports in South Africa have?
Some do not have control towers or tarred runways and can only accommodate small aircraft.
Is George Airport a passenger and cargo airport or cargo only?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What are the main airlines operating from George Airport?
1time, South African Express, Airlink, Kulula.com.
Are there scheduled international flights at George Airport?
There are no scheduled international flights; however, private charter companies from other countries are allowed landing rights at this airport.
Is Kimberley Airport a passenger and cargo airport or cargo only?
Passenger and cargo airport.
What are the main airlines operating from Kimberley Airport?
South African Express, South African Airways.
Are there scheduled international flights at Kimberley Airport?
There are no scheduled international flights; however, private charter companies from other countries are allowed landing rights at this airport.
What types of airports are smaller airports in South Africa?
They are run either by private individuals or companies or by local and provincial government.
What are some examples of national airports operated by local and provincial governments?
Umtata Airport, Richards Bay Airport, Zeerust, and Louis Trichardt.
What are some examples of private airports in South Africa?
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Ficksburg, Howick, and Stellenbosch.
What are some examples of military airports in South Africa?
Waterkloof, Langebaan, and Hoedspruit.
Do all smaller airports in South Africa have the same facilities as international airports?
No, not all these airports have the same facilities and services as international airports.
What limitations do some smaller airports in South Africa have?
Some do not have control towers or tarred runways and can only accommodate small aircraft.
