Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · South Africa

FAORJNB

O.R. Tambo International Airport

Johannesburg, South Africa

ICAO

FAOR

IATA

JNB

Category

International Hub

Elevation

5,558 ft

Country

South Africa

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at FAOR

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at O.R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR / JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

FAOR is listed in our network as an international hub with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – South Africa

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of South Africa.

Applicable permit lead times for South Africa are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for South Africa are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at FAOR

Direct FBO and handler coordination at FAOR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

O.R. Tambo International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9; airport category B as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at FAOR

Fuel on record at O.R. Tambo International Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAOR

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for FAOR: 26° 8′ 24″ S 28° 14′ 49″ E; elevation 5,558 ft; local time UTC+2.

Crew & Passenger Services in Johannesburg

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Johannesburg.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FAOR.

Cargo Operations at FAOR

Support for freighter operations into FAOR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

O.R. Tambo International Airport

Latitude
26° 8′ 24″ S
Longitude
28° 14′ 49″ E
ICAO code
FAOR
IATA code
JNB
Municipality
Johannesburg
Timezone
UTC+2
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 9
Airport Category
B
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To JNB?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FAOR.

Submit flight inquiry for FAOR

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – FAOR

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for O.R. Tambo International Airport?

The ICAO code is FAOR and the IATA code is JNB.

Is Jet A1 available at FAOR?

Yes. Fuel on record at O.R. Tambo International Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at FAOR?

O.R. Tambo International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9.

What time zone does FAOR operate in?

O.R. Tambo International Airport operates on UTC+2.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for FAOR?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FAOR.