AFTER years of uncertainty by the city, a decision regarding the future of Virginia Airport has finally been taken. Operators will be given a three year lease after which they will move to Scottburgh on the South Coast.

Members of the Executive Committee were presented with findings from a feasibility study done by Royal Dutch Haskoning DHV. The study concluded that Virginia was unviable for general aviation.

Last month, Daryl Mann, owner of Aero Natal, and spokesman for the airport’s operators told Northglen News the proposed move to Scottburgh was nonsensical.

“We’ve never said we won’t move, we’ve said show us a suitable alternative. The only move which could meet the criteria is to King Shaka. However, that would need a second runway and the city would need to contribute to the relocation costs.

“The city needs a general aviation airport which serves as a main artery to the CBD. But the uncertainty is still hurting business which is why there is no investing in the airport,” he said.