King Shaka International Airport
Durban, Kwazulu-Natal (South Africa)
IATA: DUR ICAO: FALE
Longest Active Runway
12,139 ft
3,700 meters
Field Elevation
295 ft
90 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Unlighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
-29.6144°, 31.1197°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#5 in South Africa
Out of 68 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#252 Worldwide
Top 3.4% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#4137 MSL
Top 57.4% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+21.4%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: King Shaka International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,139 ft (3,700 m). It ranks as the #5 longest runway in South Africa and #252 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 12,139 ft (3700m) | 197 ft (60m) | Asphalt | ❌ Unlighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/dur.json ↗