New Cape Town airport announces big development
The Cape Winelands Airport announced the appointment of Boogertman + Partners Architects as its architectural partner for the landmark development.
Boogertman + Partners Architects will play a central role in shaping the architectural identity and passenger experience of the future airport.
They will also ensure that the design reflects the distinct character of the Cape Winelands and the requirements of a modern aviation hub.
“This milestone represents continued momentum as the project advances through its next phase of development,” it said in a press release.
Boogertman + Partners, one of Africa’s largest architectural practices, will collaborate with Amd.Sigma, a strategic airport development company based in Berlin.
“Together, they combine international expertise with deep local knowledge, insight, and proven capability,” Cape Winelands Airport said.
The Cape Winelands Airport development will establish an airport city precinct 13 km northeast of Durbanville on Lichtenburg Road.
It will be built on the site of the existing Fisantekraal Airfield, serving as a new private airport facility to serve the City of Cape Town and the surrounding areas.
The airport is designed to support economic growth, attract new investment, and enhance regional connectivity.
The Cape Winelands Airport added that the development will bring together aviation, commerce, and community.
The airport’s long-term plans include construction of a new boutique terminal, runway infrastructure, and upgrades to airside systems.
The Cape Winelands Airport project will also enhance cargo and logistics operations and produce a modernised general aviation precinct.
The development is expected to require an initial investment of approximately R8 billion to R10 billion in Cape Town.
The airport is expected to sustain approximately 35,000 direct and indirect jobs and over 100,000 during its initial 20 years of operation.
Cape Winelands Airport will be a destination in its own right
Nicholas Ferguson, Managing Director of RSA Aero, owner and operator of Cape Winelands Airport, is upbeat about the latest development.
“The appointment of Boogertman + Partners marks another milestone for Cape Winelands Airport,” he said.
It followed the key strategic partnerships with Growthpoint Properties and WBHO Construction at the end of 2025.
“Our vision is for Cape Winelands Airport to be a destination in its own right, a gateway that reflects the character, beauty, and heritage of the region,” he said.
He added that ‘capturing that strong sense of place’ is central to how the airport’s design will be approached.
André Wright, Director at Boogertman + Partners, said they are delighted to have the opportunity to design the Cape Winelands Airport.
He said the new gateway to the Cape Winelands region will set new standards for design innovation in the country and on the continent.
The architectural vision for the airport is to blend the complex with the natural topography and agricultural tapestry of the winelands and Swartland regions.
The airport terminal is envisioned as a striking, undulating, sculptural glass-and-steel form that appears to rise organically from the ground.
“Our mission is to deliver a world-class, human-centred design that is contextually grounded, socially impactful, and environmentally responsible,” he said.
“The design of Cape Winelands Airport is guided by an ethos of environmental stewardship, aiming to be one of the greenest airports in the world.”
The development’s layout is designed to support phased expansion. Its urban design constitutes a flexible framework that can evolve with local conditions.
Adam Symalla, Managing Director of Amd.Sigma, said that Cape Winelands Airport represents a truly unique opportunity.
“It will be a next-generation regional gateway that combines world-class infrastructure with the distinct identity and landscape of the Western Cape,” he said.
He added that the Cape Winelands Airport project sets a new benchmark for regional airports.
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