Rand Airport

FAGM / QRA

Johannesburg, ZA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
09:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
11kt
310°
9 km
Visibility
2,500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FAGM 130900Z 31011KT 9000 BKN025 18/11 Q1026

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,483ft
BKN 2,500ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,983ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AGM
11
29
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 5,617 ft 50 ft ASP 89°
↓ 8.3kt ↔ 7.2kt
139° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
4,898 ft 50 ft ASP 158°
↑ 8.4kt ↔ 7.1kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Rand Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAGM
IATA Code: QRA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,483 ft MSL

Location

City: Johannesburg
Country: ZA
Latitude: -26.242500°
Longitude: 28.151199°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,617 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,898 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Rand Airport

Rand Airport (FAGM/QRA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Johannesburg, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 5,483 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (11/29, 17/35) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.