George airport is located at the heart of the Western Cape’s Garden Route; a fashionable holiday destination and home to many of South Africa’s most affluent residents. Consequently, commercial and residential development in George and its surrounds is practically unsurpassed in South Africa.
The airport is the transport and distribution hub of the entire region and is conveniently situated on the N2 highway just a few kilometres from the town. Serviced by main roads and rail links, the airport handles over 600,000 passengers a year and plays a central role in the region’s tourist economy.