South Africa: Airspace Restrictions Around Mthatha

All flights scheduled to land at Mthatha Airport must have military authorisation, as restrictions for flight operations have come into effect in preparation for former President Nelson Mandela's State Funeral.

The restrictions started on Saturday and from Friday, 13 December, no commercial traffic will be allowed into the airport, except for the existing Airlink schedules and chartered flights under the control of the South African Air Force.

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