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Johannesburg, ZA · Large Airport · IATA: JNB · ICAO: FAOR · 1694 m ü. NN
IATAJNB
ICAOFAOR
CountryZA
CityJohannesburg
Elevation1694 m
Lat-26.1392
Lng28.2460
TimezoneUTC
TypeLarge Airport
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About This Airport
Swissport runs five cargo warehouses at O.R. Tambo, the operational core of a freight setup no other sub-Saharan airport matches. Sitting east of Johannesburg at 1,694 metres above sea level, the field lies in the Gauteng economic heartland, though the altitude noticeably trims freighter payloads. Annual cargo capacity stands at 650,000 tonnes. All-cargo carrier Cargolux works alongside the SkyCargo arms of Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian, Lufthansa, Kenya Airways and Virgin Atlantic, while belly space comes from roughly 39 airlines. In March 2024 daily throughput jumped a record 35 percent, prompting a billion-dollar-plus upgrade that includes a new cargo terminal. Clearance runs through the South African Revenue Service (SARS), with bonded warehouses available for uncleared goods. The N3 motorway links the apron to the port of Durban, the N1 heads north, and the Gautrain rail line ties the precinct to Pretoria and Sandton. For freight bound anywhere in southern Africa, this is the default gateway.
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.
Location & Weather
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-26.13920, 28.24600
1694 m ü. NN
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