26/09/2025
*Full-scale emergency at top South African airport activated*
Airports Company South Africa’s *King Shaka International Airport* (KSIA) is conducting its full-scale Aerodrome Emergency Exercise on *26 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.
It ensures 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 and the eThekwini Disaster Risk Management Centre.
It will also involve the 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 said.
Airports Company South Africa assured 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,” Acsa said.
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