Flight operations at King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) are facing disruptions due to an optic fibre fuel system control and communication fault, leading to a system shutdown.
King Shaka Airport system shutdown could affect flights, KSIA officials confirm
This has prompted concerns over potential flight delays and inconvenience for passengers as authorities work to address the issue.
KSIA spokesperson, Busie Gcali, confirmed the situation and revealed that a mobile tanker is being used to refuel aircraft as part of contingency measures.
While departure flights were able to take off on time, the airport anticipates possible delays for ongoing operations.
“Operations are likely to be affected, causing flight delays. However, departure flights have departed on time by 8am. As a contingency measure, aircraft are being refuelled from the mobile tanker,” KSIA confirmed.
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King Shaka Airport flight schedule: Departures for Wednesday, 30 August 2023
In light of the disruption, Gcali conveyed the airport’s apologies for the inconvenience faced by passengers and acknowledged their patience during this challenging period.
As authorities strive to rectify the situation, the aviation community will closely monitor the pace of restoring normal operations and minimizing the impact on passengers and airlines.
Here is a look at the KSIA flight schedule for departures on Wednesday, 30 August 2023
- 12:25: Flight FA161 from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB) by Safair
- 13:10: Flight FA273 from Johannesburg (JNB) to Johannesburg (JNB) by Safair
- 13:15: Flight FA415 from Johannesburg (JNB) to Johannesburg (JNB) by Safair
- 13:50: Flight FA265 from Johannesburg (JNB) to Johannesburg (JNB) by Safair
- 13:55: Flight FA163 from Cape Town (CPT) to Cape Town (CPT) by Safair
- 13:55: Flight GE210 from Johannesburg (JNB) to Johannesburg (JNB) by Global Aviation Operations
- 13:55: Flight W22015 from Johannesburg (JNB) to Johannesburg (JNB) by FlexFlight
- 14:05: Flight 5Z905 from Cape Town (CPT) to Cape Town (CPT) by CemAir 1
- 14:05: Flight FA421 from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town (CPT) by Safair
- 14:35: Flight FA345 from Johannesburg (JNB) to Johannesburg (JNB) by Safair
- 14:40: Flight FA321 from Lanseria (HLA) to Johannesburg (JNB) by Safair
- 14:45: Flight 5Z329 from Johannesburg (JNB) to Johannesburg (JNB) by CemAir 2
- 15:30: Flight FA417 from Johannesburg (JNB) to Johannesburg (JNB) by Safair
- 15:45: Flight FA171 from Cape Town (CPT) to Cape Town (CPT) by Safair
- 16:10: Flight 4Z528 from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) by South African Airlink
- 16:10: Flight FA263 from Johannesburg (JNB) to Johannesburg (JNB) by Safair
- 16:45: Flight FA464 from Cape Town (CPT) to Cape Town (CPT) by Safair
- 18:05: Flight GE212 from Johannesburg (JNB) to Johannesburg (JNB) by Global Aviation Operations
- 18:05: Flight GE375 from Cape Town (CPT) to Cape Town (CPT) by Global Aviation Operations
- 18:05: Flight W22017 from Johannesburg (JNB) to Johannesburg (JNB) by FlexFlight
- 18:05: Flight W22039 from Cape Town (CPT) to Cape Town (CPT) by FlexFlight