This general aviation airport is located 10 kilometres (5.4 nautical miles) north east of Durban.

This airport was the home of the Durban Airshow before it ran into problems by failing to meet new public safety standards.

[3] The Durban Airshow was eventually permanently cancelled due to the close proximity of the crowd line to the runway.

[4] Virginia Airport primarily serves as a training ground for pilots of varying skills.

At the time the airport commenced operations it was noted that there were no houses in the vicinity and plenty of room for expansion.