By Robin Rabec
Cape Winelands Airport is taking shape as one of South Africa’s most ambitious aviation developments. Watch our exclusive video interview with CEO Nick Fergusson as he discusses the project’s progress, commercial strategy and vision for the future.
Cape Winelands Airport is positioning itself as an important addition to South Africa’s aviation infrastructure, with a development strategy that brings together commercial aviation, regional connectivity, logistics and long-term economic investment.
In an exclusive World Airnews interview, CEO Nick Fergusson discusses the vision behind the project, the progress of its infrastructure development and the commercial considerations shaping its future
The development represents more than an alternative airport for the Western Cape. Its business model explores how aviation infrastructure can create economic value through a combination of airport services, commercial activity and opportunities for the wider aviation industry, even before scheduled passenger operations begin.
As construction progresses, questions surrounding infrastructure readiness, regulatory approvals, airline requirements and future demand remain central to the airport’s development strategy.
READ THE FULL STORY IN WORLD AIRNEWS
Our November 2026 edition of World Airnews features an in-depth article by Robin Rabec, titled “The Airport That Earns Before Aircraft Land”, examining the project’s commercial foundations, infrastructure ambitions and the operational realities behind bringing a new international airport into service.
The feature provides further context to the interview and explores what the development could mean for aviation in South Africa and the wider region.
WATCH THE INTERVIEW
Watch our exclusive interview with Nick Fergusson, CEO of Cape Winelands Airport, as he shares insights into the development, its progress and the vision for its future.
