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ACSA ACTIVATES FULL-SCALE EMERGENCY AT KING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Airports Company South Africa's King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) is conducting its full-scale Aerodrome Emergency Exercise on 26^th September 2025. This critical safety drill, mandated every two years, is carried out in accordance with South African aviation legislation and the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The exercise forms part of ACSA's ongoing commitment to the highest levels of public health, safety, and security. The exercise is designed to test and strengthen the airport's and supporting services' readiness in the event of an aircraft disaster, ensuring that all systems, protocols, and personnel are fully prepared to respond and effectively manage aircraft or airport incidents.

This large-scale simulation will involve multiple stakeholders, including the South African Police Service, the eThekwini Disaster Risk Management Centre, Fire and Rescue Service, the South African National Defence Force, Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Traffic Police, and other critical partners.

Members of the public can expect to see heightened activity in and around the airport precinct during the exercise.  ACSA assures the public that this is a planned simulation only and not an actual emergency.

Importantly, normal airport operations will continue without disruption throughout the exercise.

For real-time updates, please follow the ACSA Mobile App and Airports Company South Africa's official social media and communication channels.

For further information or media inquiries, please contact:

ACSA Media Desk

Mediadesk@airports.co.za

Issued by Airports Company South Africa

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