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Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ)
Alexander Bay Airport is a small aviation gateway serving Alexander Bay, a remote mining town in South Africa's Northern Cape, near the Orange River mouth and the Namibian border. Plan onward road transfers to Port Nolloth, Springbok and the Richtersveld, as public transport options are limited.
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About Alexander Bay Airport
Alexander Bay Airport is a small aviation facility serving Alexander Bay, a remote mining town in South Africa's Northern Cape province, near the mouth of the Orange River and the border with Namibia. Historically linked to the state-owned diamond mining company Alexkor, the airport has long supported the movement of mining personnel, technical crews and charter flights in this isolated corner of the Richtersveld region.
Today the airport operates primarily for charter, private and general aviation traffic; scheduled commercial passenger services were suspended in 2007. It has a single compact terminal building and three runways, including a 1,848-metre asphalt runway and two gravel strips, along with basic apron and handling areas.
By road, the airport is a short drive from the town of Alexander Bay, while the R382 links the area southward to Port Nolloth, roughly 85 kilometres away, and onward connections to the N7 and Springbok. Across the Orange River, the Namibian town of Oranjemund and Oranjemund Airport lie about 18 kilometres away by road.
Because public transport in the area is limited, visitors should arrange private transfers, rental cars or other ground transport in advance. Facilities at the terminal are minimal, so travellers are advised to confirm details with their operator before flying.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Alexander Bay Airport operates from a single, compact passenger terminal serving private, charter and mining-related flights. Scheduled commercial passenger services were suspended in 2007, so the terminal is not divided into separate domestic and international passenger areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Alexander Bay Airport
Transfers
Arrange private transfers from Alexander Bay Airport to Alexander Bay town, Port Nolloth, Springbok and other destinations across the Northern Cape and Richtersveld.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, mining site visits, business trips or journeys along the Diamond Coast.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Alexander Bay Airport for independent travel along the R382 to Port Nolloth, Springbok and the surrounding Namaqualand region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter vehicles for crews and groups travelling between the airport, mining sites, lodges and nearby towns.
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