Also known as Johannesburg International, O.R. Tambo is Africa’s largest and busiest airport. Accommodating over 20 million passengers per year, the airport is located 23 km north-west of Johannesburg city center and 46 km south of Pretoria city center.

Cities:	Johannesburg	Country:	South Africa
ICAO:	FAOR	IATA:	JNB
Runways:	2	PPR:	No
Coordinates:	S26-08.0 / E028-14.5	Elevation:	5558 ft / 1694 m
Timezone:	UTC +2	Fire category:	10
Tower frequency:	118.6	Opening hours:	24/7
Fuel types:	Jet A1	Ground frequency:	118.6

On the Ground

Runway lengths: 03L/21R 14495 ft x 200 ft (4418 m x 61 m) and 03R/21L 11155 ft x 197 ft (3400 m x 60 m)
Number of aircraft handled: 40 per hour
Navaid, FBO, and all types of equipment are available
Alternative airports: FALA / FACT / FAPN

Operational Information

Slots are required – must be obtained through an agent
Lead time for permit approval is between 2-7 days depending on permit type
Crew can enter on GenDec for seven days

Contact Numbers

Police: 112 / 10111 / +27115715136
Fire: 112
Airport authority: +27117231400
Customs: +27117013989
AIS: +27117231400

Transport

Uber and metered taxis are widely available at the airport
OR Tambo is located about a 20-minute drive from the central business district

Tourist Attractions

Apartheid Museum
Constitution Hill
Museum Africa
Pilanesberg National Park
Northcliff Ridge Ecopark

For more information on South African immigration and other considerations, see:

https://www.uas.aero/resources/blogs/business-operations-to-south-africa-part-2

For support with your flight operations to O.R. Tambo, contact UAS