O.R. Tambo International Airport
FAOR / JNB
Runways, frequencies and reference data for O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg. Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.
- ICAO
- FAOR
- IATA
- JNB
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Reference point
- 26°08'01.3"S 28°14'32.3"E
- Elevation
- 5,558 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 20.0° W
- Hours
- H24
- Runways
- 2
- Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
- — · —
- Civil twilight (UTC, today)
- — · —
Airport diagram
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 4,421 m (14,505 ft) | 60 m | ASPH | 03L 016° T21R 196° T |
| 03R/21L | 3,405 m (11,171 ft) | 60 m | ASPH | 03R 016° T21L 196° T |
Frequencies
| Service | Callsign | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | Johannesburg Radar | 123.7 MHz | — |
| APP | Johannesburg Radar | 124.5 MHz | — |
| APP | Johannesburg Radar | 121.4 MHz | — |
| APP | Radar Director | 126.7 MHz | — |
| APP | Radar Director | 128.3 MHz | — |
| AFIS | Johannesburg Information | 127.4 MHz | — |
| ATIS | — | 119.5 MHz | — |
| DEP | — | 120.3 MHz | — |
| TWR | West Tower | 118.1 MHz | — |
| GND | OR Tambo Ground | 121.9 MHz | — |
| TWR | MHz TWR | 118.6 MHz | — |
| DEL | Clearance Delivery | 121.7 MHz | — |
| OPS | — | 122.65 MHz | — |
| ATIS | — | 126.2 MHz | — |
Operational hours
From AIP AD 2.3. Times are as published (usually UTC, with local time in brackets where the AIP gives it).
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| AD administration | 7 ATS H24 |
| Fuelling | 12 Remarks NIL |
| Handling | 2) EQPT AVBL at AD to handle single item up to a weight of 20 tons. Single items greate… |
Everything else about FAOR is in the app
- Official charts where the AIP publishes them
- Full AIP AD 2 text for FAOR: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
- Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
- Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
- Your flights at FAOR: every landing here in your logbook, with currency computed automatically
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Frequently asked
How many runways does O.R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR) have?
FAOR has 2 runways: 03L/21R, 03R/21L. The longest, 03L/21R, 4,421 m (14,505 ft).
What is the elevation of FAOR?
The aerodrome elevation of O.R. Tambo International Airport is 5,558 ft.
What is the tower frequency at FAOR?
O.R. Tambo International Airport tower (West Tower) is on 118.1 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.
Where can I get the FAOR airport diagram and charts?
The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable FAOR airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.
Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.