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