Rand Airport
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 10h 38m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Rand Airport
Rand Airport (IATA: QRA, ICAO: FAGM) is an airport in Germiston, South Africa. It was constructed in the 1920s as the main airport for Johannesburg, but the city outgrew it and replaced the airport with Palmietfontein Airport in 1948 (itself replaced by Jan Smuts International Airport in 1952).
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
FAGMLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 / 29▸ displaced | 5,617 ft / 1,712 m | 50 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 17 / 35▸ displaced | 4,898 ft / 1,493 m | 50 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | JOHANNESBURG APP | 124.500 MHz |
| MISC | APRON OFFICE | 130.500 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Navaids(4)
Airspace in this area(12)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G853 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G655 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G653 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| ATZ FAGM | Class C | ATZ | GND | 6500 ft MSL |
| CTA FAOR | Class C | Controlled | FL110 | FL195 |
| AWY G465 CLASS C-2 | Class C | Controlled | FL145 | FL195 |
| TMA FAOR | Class C | Controlled | 7600 ft MSL | FL110 |
| JOHANNESBURG BUFFER ZONE | Class C | RMZ | GND | 7500 ft MSL |
| CTR FAOR | Class D | CTR | GND | 7600 ft MSL |
| JOHANNESBURG SOUTHEAST | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
| JOHANNESBURG SOUTHWEST | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbrow tower | 886 ft | 5,928 ft | — |
| Sentech Tower | 768 ft | 5,817 ft | — |
| Carlton Center | 732 ft | 5,745 ft | — |
| Ponte Tower | 568 ft | 5,814 ft | — |
| Michelangelo Towers | 459 ft | 5,351 ft | — |
| SABC Towers | 459 ft | 5,656 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 446 ft | 5,741 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 427 ft | 5,778 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rand Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Rand Airport?
The ICAO code for Rand Airport is FAGM, and its IATA code is QRA.
Where is Rand Airport located?
Rand Airport is medium airport located in Johannesburg, South Africa, at an elevation of 5,483 ft (1,671 m).
How many runways does Rand Airport have?
Rand Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,617 ft / 1,712 m.
What time zone is Rand Airport in?
Rand Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Rand Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Rand Airport is approximately 20.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Rand Airport?
The nearest airport to Rand Airport is Panorama Airfield (ZA-0110), about 6.9 nm to the sw, followed by O.R. Tambo International Airport and Brakpan Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Rand Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.