Richards Bay Airport – RCB Richards Bay

Indiza Airport Management is the managing body of Richards Bay, South Africa’s Richards Bay Airport, or RCB – its airport code. Owned by the local municipality of UMhlathuze, it is where Alton Aero Engineering, an aviation maintenance company. RCB – Richards Bay Airport conducts flights in and out of the city through South African Airlink airlines with Embraer E170. This is bound to and from Johannesburg – OR Tambo in Kemprton Park, Gauteng in South Africa as well.

Best Time to Visit

Richards Bay Airport (RCB) was about to undergo a major upgrade that would make it an international airport in 2011. However, the project was put on hold as it encountered issues with the local township of Mandlanzi since the area of expansion covers its residential area. The runway measures 1,300 meters, and its above mean seal level elevation is 109 feet. St. Lucia is the nearest city from Richards Bay Airport where tourists can experience the wildlife through Eurozulu Guided Tours and Safaris, Crocodile Center St. Lucia and Fannas Hippo and Crocodile Tours.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Touring around the city after arriving at Richards Bay Airport can drain out the tourists’ energy and regaining their strength by relaxing at nearby hotels can be very convenient. 9 minutes from the airport is Road Lodge Richards Bay which is also near Akanstrand Beach. Premiere Hotel The Richards is around 15 minutes away from the public airport and is also a few minutes away from Richards Bay Game Reserve. You can book a stay at the Woodpecker Inn or the Aristo Manor.

Serving the same province served by RCB Airport, Kwazulu – Natal, is Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) which is located at the town of Hluhluwe.