JNB Airport Code, O.R. Tambo International Airport
JNB is the IATA code for O.R. Tambo International Airport, the main international gateway for Johannesburg, South Africa. Airlines and booking systems use JNB, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FAOR. At 5558 ft (1694 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Johannesburg airport code?
The airport code for O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB. 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 FAOR, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 91 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code FAOR begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
Where is JNB?
O.R. Tambo International Airport serves Johannesburg, South Africa. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 26.14° S, 28.25° E. At 5558 ft (1694 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at JNB
It has 2 runways. The longest is 14,495 ft (4.42 km), designated 03L/21R.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Johannesburg?
The IATA airport code for O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg is JNB. Its ICAO code is FAOR.
What is the 3-letter code for Johannesburg?
The 3-letter IATA code for O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg is JNB.
What airport is JNB?
JNB is O.R. Tambo International Airport, located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
What country is JNB in?
JNB (O.R. Tambo International Airport) is in South Africa.
Where is JNB airport located?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is in Johannesburg, South Africa, at coordinates -26.14008, 28.2468.
What is the ICAO code for O.R. Tambo International Airport?
The ICAO code for O.R. Tambo International Airport is FAOR. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code JNB.
What is the difference between JNB and FAOR?
JNB is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FAOR is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Johannesburg and South Africa and the wider region:
Popular routes from JNB
Distance and typical flight time from O.R. Tambo International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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