JNB Airport (O.R. Tambo International Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

Southern Africa's mining, fruit and pharmaceutical exports largely leave the continent through O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB/FAOR) in Johannesburg, which handles roughly 650,000 tonnes of air cargo a year and ranks as sub-Saharan Africa's busiest freight airport. Capacity splits between belly cargo on passenger widebodies, still slightly more than half of South Africa's air freight market, and dedicated freighter services that are growing fastest in pharma and outsize shipments. Swissport runs five cargo warehouses on site and Rhenus operates a 2,000 m² handling station staffed around the clock, while Airlink Cargo bases its network of more than 35 Southern African destinations here. Customs is handled by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), which works 24/7 on cargo flights, which suits perishables arriving overnight. Shippers should plan for altitude: at about 1,694 m above sea level, freighters lose payload on hot days and consignments are sometimes split across rotations. Road connections run along the N3 corridor to the seaport of Durban roughly 570 km away, making air-sea and sea-air combinations practical for Gauteng's industrial belt. Inbound volumes reflect the country's position as the continent's largest economy, with consumer goods and capital equipment dominating imports. Cape Town (CPT) is the usual alternative for Western Cape perishables, and Durban King Shaka (DUR) for KwaZulu-Natal traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of O.R. Tambo International Airport?▼

The IATA code of O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is O.R. Tambo International Airport located?▼

O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg, ZA.

What is the ICAO code of O.R. Tambo International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of O.R. Tambo International Airport is FAOR. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of O.R. Tambo International Airport?▼

O.R. Tambo International Airport is at an elevation of 1694 meters (5558 ft) above sea level.

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