Airport code

HLA Airport Code, Lanseria International Airport

HLA is the IATA code for Lanseria International Airport, the main international gateway for Johannesburg, South Africa. Airlines and booking systems use HLA, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FALA. At 4517 ft (1377 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

City
Johannesburg
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
-25.93896, 27.92664
Elevation
4,517 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Johannesburg airport code?

The airport code for Lanseria International Airport is HLA. 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 FALA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1515 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FALA begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.

Where is HLA?

Lanseria International Airport serves Johannesburg, South Africa. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 25.94° S, 27.93° E. At 4517 ft (1377 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at HLA

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 9,996 ft (3.05 km), designated 07/25.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Johannesburg?

The IATA airport code for Lanseria International Airport in Johannesburg is HLA. Its ICAO code is FALA.

What is the 3-letter code for Johannesburg?

The 3-letter IATA code for Lanseria International Airport in Johannesburg is HLA.

What airport is HLA?

HLA is Lanseria International Airport, located in Johannesburg, South Africa.

What country is HLA in?

HLA (Lanseria International Airport) is in South Africa.

Where is HLA airport located?

Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is in Johannesburg, South Africa, at coordinates -25.93896, 27.92664.

What is the ICAO code for Lanseria International Airport?

The ICAO code for Lanseria International Airport is FALA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code HLA.

What is the difference between HLA and FALA?

HLA is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FALA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Lanseria International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Johannesburg and South Africa and the wider region:

Popular routes from HLA

Distance and typical flight time from Lanseria International Airport to other airports it connects with:

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