O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): Codes, Runways & Location
O.R. Tambo International Airport (IATA: JNB · ICAO: FAOR) is a large airport serving Johannesburg, South Africa. It lies at 26.1401° S, 28.2468° E, 5558 ft (1694 m) above sea level.
Overview of O.R. Tambo International Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Johannesburg in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code JNB and the ICAO code FAOR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
O.R. Tambo International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4418 m (14495 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 5558 ft (1694 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rand Airport (QRA) about 15 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,418 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about O.R. Tambo International Airport
Where is O.R. Tambo International Airport located?
O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Its coordinates are 26.1401° S, 28.2468° E.
What is the airport code for O.R. Tambo International Airport?
O.R. Tambo International Airport has an IATA code of JNB and an ICAO code of FAOR.
How long is the runway at O.R. Tambo International Airport?
O.R. Tambo International Airport's longest runway is about 4418 m (14495 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does O.R. Tambo International Airport have?
O.R. Tambo International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is O.R. Tambo International Airport a major airport?
O.R. Tambo International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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