Large airport · Johannesburg, South Africa
O.R. Tambo International Airport
It serves as the primary airport for domestic and international travel for South Africa and since 2020, it is Africa's second busiest airport, with a capacity to handle up to 28 million passengers annually. Its IATA code is JNB. Its ICAO code is FAOR. It has 2 runways, longest 14,495 ft (ASP). Elevation 5,558 ft.
No freely licensed photograph of this airport is in our library yet — rather than borrow a picture of somewhere else, this profile leads with its verified facts.
Airport facts
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
|---|---|
| IATA code | JNB |
| ICAO code | FAOR |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 14,495 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 26.1401° S, 28.2468° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What O.R. Tambo International Airport is known for
It serves as the primary airport for domestic and international travel for South Africa and since 2020, it is Africa's second busiest airport, with a capacity to handle up to 28 million passengers annually.
History
It serves as the primary airport for domestic and international travel for South Africa and since 2020, it is Africa's second busiest airport, with a capacity to handle up to 28 million passengers annually.
Official website: https://ortambo-airport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
How to get there
thumb|Gautrain at O. R. Tambo International Airport, with direct pedestrian link to the terminal
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is O.R. Tambo International Airport?
It serves as the primary airport for domestic and international travel for South Africa and since 2020, it is Africa's second busiest airport, with a capacity to handle up to 28 million passengers annually.
What is the airport code for O.R. Tambo International Airport?
O.R. Tambo International Airport — its IATA code is JNB and its ICAO code is FAOR.
Where is O.R. Tambo International Airport located?
O.R. Tambo International Airport serves Johannesburg, South Africa. Its coordinates are 26.1401° S, 28.2468° E.
How do I get to O.R. Tambo International Airport?
thumb|Gautrain at O. R.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#31055
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._R._Tambo_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.