Airport code

GCJ Airport Code, Grand Central Airport

GCJ is the IATA code for Grand Central Airport, a regional airport serving Midrand, South Africa. Airlines and booking systems use GCJ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FAGC. At 5325 ft (1623 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

City
Midrand
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
-25.9863, 28.1401
Elevation
5,325 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
No

What is the Midrand airport code?

The airport code for Grand Central Airport is GCJ. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code FAGC, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

Its ICAO code FAGC begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.

Where is GCJ?

Grand Central Airport serves Midrand, South Africa. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 25.99° S, 28.14° E. At 5325 ft (1623 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at GCJ

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 6,004 ft (1.83 km), designated 17/35.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Midrand?

The IATA airport code for Grand Central Airport in Midrand is GCJ. Its ICAO code is FAGC.

What is the 3-letter code for Midrand?

The 3-letter IATA code for Grand Central Airport in Midrand is GCJ.

What airport is GCJ?

GCJ is Grand Central Airport, located in Midrand, South Africa.

What country is GCJ in?

GCJ (Grand Central Airport) is in South Africa.

Where is GCJ airport located?

Grand Central Airport (GCJ) is in Midrand, South Africa, at coordinates -25.9863, 28.1401.

What is the ICAO code for Grand Central Airport?

The ICAO code for Grand Central Airport is FAGC. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code GCJ.

What is the difference between GCJ and FAGC?

GCJ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FAGC is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Grand Central Airport.

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