FAOR · JNB
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Johannesburg, GautengElevation 5,558 ftLarge airport
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Runway detail
03L/21R
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AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
O.R. Tambo International Airport is in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Field elevation 5,558 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFAOR / JNB
RegionGauteng
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates-26.1401, 28.2468
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.7
Radar West
APP
124.5
Radar East
APP
126.2
ATIS
ATIS
121.7
Clearance Delivery
CLD
121.9
Ground
GND
122.65
Johannesburg Apron Control
GTE
118.1
Tower West
TWR
118.6
Tower East
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FAOR have a METAR?
Yes. FAOR is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does FAOR have a TAF?
When FAOR issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FAOR?
FAOR sits at 5,558 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FAOR?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.