One of the beauties of starting small is how the excitement builds as a business gains momentum and begins to grow. Upington International Airport may be the smallest airport in the Airports Company South Africa network of airports but it is already beginning to fulfil ambitious expansion plans. History indicates that Pierre van Ryneveld Airport, located in the Northern Cape, officially opened its doors in the early 1900s, comprising a cross, grass runway that was situated adjacent to the current SANDF facilities known as 8SA Infantry Battalion. In 1968, the airport was revamped and the site became known as Upington Airport. Back then, it boasted a double-storey building with a viewing deck that was frequented by families on weekend outings, as well as a meet and greet location for loved ones. Today, Upington International Airport has grown in size and has modernised significantly from those humble beginnings. It received international status with the inception of ...

OR Tambo International Airport is Africa's biggest and busiest airport, facilitating approximately 19 million passengers a year. More than 50 percent of South Africa's air travelling passengers are facilitated through the airport.

Boasting a very rich history, OR Tambo International Airport, the biggest and busiest airport in Africa is situated in Ekurhuleni in South Africa's economic capital, Johannesburg. From its humble beginnings in 1952, the airport has undergone two name changes from Jan Smuts Airport to Johannesburg International in 1994. It was renamed OR Tambo International Airport on 27 October 2006 after the late freedom stalwart, Oliver Reginald Tambo. This transport hub boasts key elements required for a world-class airport business location, accessibility and connectivity. It is ideally situated in the heart of South Africa's commercial and industrial hub, with excellent road infrastructure, linking it to the national road network. OR Tambo International Airport services airlines from five continents and plays a vital role in serving the local, regional air transport needs of South African and international travelers. The airport offers various retail outlets for travelers' ...