Rand Airport (QRA): Codes, Runways & Location
Rand Airport (IATA: QRA · ICAO: FAGM) is a medium-sized airport serving Johannesburg, South Africa. It lies at 26.2425° S, 28.1512° E, 5483 ft (1671 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rand Airport
Rand Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Johannesburg in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code QRA and the ICAO code FAGM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Rand Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1712 m (5617 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, 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 5483 ft (1671 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) 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 ≈ 1,712 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rand Airport
Where is Rand Airport located?
Rand Airport is located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Its coordinates are 26.2425° S, 28.1512° E.
What is the airport code for Rand Airport?
Rand Airport has an IATA code of QRA and an ICAO code of FAGM.
How long is the runway at Rand Airport?
Rand Airport's longest runway is about 1712 m (5617 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Rand Airport have?
Rand Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Rand Airport a major airport?
Rand Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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