George Airport hits capacity as visitors flock to the Garden Route

George Airport hits capacity as visitors flock to the Garden Route

George Airport is set for a major R310 million expansion after a record surge in passenger numbers pushed the facility close to capacity, underlining the Garden Route city’s rapid growth as a tourism and business destination. More than 911 000 passengers passed through the airport during 2025, an 11% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest figures. New expansion project In response to the sustained growth, Airports Compan…