Big plans are set and ready for lift-off for the Plettenberg Bay Airport. 

These big plans were revealed as RSA.Aero presented its masterplan to the Bitou Council earlier this week. 

This is as the new manager starts at the airport on Monday, 06 May 2024, and operations begin on 1 July 2024. 

This strategic partnership between Bitou Municipality is poised to bring about transformative changes and propel the tourism sector to new heights.

The group also said they had adopted a zone-based development approach for the building of numerous precincts. 

1. Zone 1: New Terminal Precinct 

2. Zone 2: Temporary Terminal 

3. Zone 3: Private And Recreational Aviation Precinct 

4. Zone 4: Corporate Aviation And Logistics Precinct 

5. Zone 5a: Solar Farm Phase 1 

6. Zone 5b: Solar Farm Phase 2 

7. Zone 5c: Wastewater Treatment And Attenuation Dam

Previously Plett Tourism CEO Patty Butterworth said that tourism plays a pivotal role in driving socio-economic prosperity in the region and the nation at large.

“South Africa, with the concerted efforts of organisations such as Wesgro and SA Tourism, has established itself as a global tourist destination. The Western Cape, particularly the city of Cape Town, are consistently recognised as preferred destinations, and the Garden Route, with its myriad premier tourist offerings, contributes significantly to this reputation.

“The Plettenberg Bay Airport plays a crucial role in our marketing efforts at Plett Tourism. We ‘sell’ direct access to our domestic and international travellers regularly.”