Airport code
GRJ — George Airport
GRJ is the IATA code for George Airport, an airport serving George, South Africa. Its ICAO code is FAGG, and it operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -34.0056, 22.3789 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 648 ft (198 m).
Overview
About George Airport
George Airport is an airport located in George, Western Cape, South Africa. It was formerly known as P. W. Botha Airport, named after the state president who lived in this part of the country.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GRJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FAGG |
| Airport name | George Airport |
| City | George |
| Country | South Africa |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -34.0056 |
| Longitude | 22.3789 |
| Elevation | 648 ft (198 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for George Airport?
The IATA code for George Airport is GRJ.
What is the ICAO code for George Airport?
The ICAO code for George Airport is FAGG.
Where is GRJ airport located?
George Airport (GRJ) is located in George, South Africa.
What time zone is GRJ in?
George Airport operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to GRJ?
The nearest airport to George Airport (GRJ) is Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), about 299 km away.
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