Airport code
JNB — OR Tambo International Airport
JNB is the IATA code for OR Tambo International Airport, an airport serving Johannesburg, South Africa. Its ICAO code is FAOR, and it operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -26.1392, 28.2460 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5558 ft (1694 m).
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About OR Tambo International Airport
O. R. Tambo International Airport is an international airport serving the twin cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa,. It is situated in Kempton Park, Gauteng. 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. The airport serves as the hub for South African Airways.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | JNB |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FAOR |
| Airport name | OR Tambo International Airport |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -26.1392 |
| Longitude | 28.2460 |
| Elevation | 5558 ft (1694 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 14,495 ft (4,418 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for OR Tambo International Airport?
The IATA code for OR Tambo International Airport is JNB.
What is the ICAO code for OR Tambo International Airport?
The ICAO code for OR Tambo International Airport is FAOR.
Where is JNB airport located?
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
What time zone is JNB in?
OR Tambo International Airport operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to JNB?
The nearest airport to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, about 39 km away.
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