King Shaka International Airport (DUR): Codes, Runways & Location
King Shaka International Airport (IATA: DUR · ICAO: FALE) is a large airport serving Durban, South Africa. It lies at 29.6144° S, 31.1197° E, 295 ft (90 m) above sea level.
Overview of King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Durban in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code DUR and the ICAO code FALE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
King Shaka International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3700 m (12139 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 295 ft (90 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Virginia Airport (VIR) about 18 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,700 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about King Shaka International Airport
Where is King Shaka International Airport located?
King Shaka International Airport is located in Durban, South Africa. Its coordinates are 29.6144° S, 31.1197° E.
What is the airport code for King Shaka International Airport?
King Shaka International Airport has an IATA code of DUR and an ICAO code of FALE.
How long is the runway at King Shaka International Airport?
King Shaka International Airport's longest runway is about 3700 m (12139 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does King Shaka International Airport have?
King Shaka International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is King Shaka International Airport a major airport?
King Shaka International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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