Strong growth for Airports Company South Africa in latest financial results
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has reported strong growth for the 2025/26 financial year.
It achieved a profit after tax of R1.2 billion, and revenue of R8.8 billion – the latter up 11.6% from the 2024/25 financial year.
“ACSA operated in an aviation environment defined by renewed momentum, shifting demand patterns, and continued complexity,” said Charles Shilowa, Acting CEO of ACSA.
Shilowa explained that strong recovery in passenger activity and financial performance was achieved even as the industry faced persistent infrastructure, capacity and operational pressures.
As a result, the past year emphasised the value of disciplined execution, resilient systems, and sustained investment in South Africa’s airport network moving forward.
“Despite economic volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, the medium-term aviation outlook remains constructive,” Shilowa said.
Nationwide success
ACSA attributed much of its success to the excellence of South Africa’s numerous regional and international airports.
South Africa’s major airports continued to thrive most notable with Cape Town International Airport winning its 11th consecutive Skytrax Best Airport in Africa award.
The Cape Town airport also won Best Airport Staff in Africa and Cleanest Airport in Africa, and is estimated to have contributed R2.7 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to its surrounding region.
O.R. Tambo International Airport won the Skytrax Best Airport Hotel in Africa award for the InterContinental Hotel, and contributed to R5.9 billion in GDP to its surrounding region, too.
Meanwhile, King Shaka International Airport won the Skytrax Best Regional Airport in Africa award in 2025, and came in second place in 2026.
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport and King Phalo Airport, located in Port Elizabeth and East London respectively, were crowned the fourth and sixth best regional airports in Africa in 2026.
Over and above these impressive achievements, many airports achieved improved ACI Health and Carbon Accreditation in 2025 or 2026.
These airports included Kimberley Airport, Bram-Fischer International Airport, Upington Airport, and George Airport.
The future is bright
ACSA said its three-pronged strategy of Innovate, Grow, and Sustain is already reaping benefits.
Its capex programme is poised to release this strategic vision in various ways, including upgrading infrastructure, boosting capacity, and securing revenue sources for years to come.
“The programme, rolling out until 2029/30, aims to meet passenger expectations and exploit growth in cargo volumes,” said ACSA.
“We will continue to focus on compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, building new infrastructure in line with our vision of being a smart airport network supporting our people, society and environmental sustainability.”
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