O.R. Tambo International Airport

FAOR / JNB

Johannesburg, ZA

Last Updated
Nov 2, 23:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:30Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
8kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,029
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAOR 022330Z 05008KT 9999 BKN007 13/12 Q1029 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,558ft
BKN 700ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,258ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,029 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
844 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,558 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,092 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,186 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FAOR 022200Z 0300/0406 09012KT 9999 BKN008 TX20/0312Z TN13/0303Z PROB30 TEMPO 0300/0306 5000 BR BKN004 BECMG 0307/0309 36009KT BKN020 BECMG 0316/0318 CAVOK BECMG 0322/0400 BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 0400/0405 4000 BR BKN004 BECMG 0404/0406 VRB03KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:23Z BASE
+0h
IFR 90° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 800ft
07:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR 360° 9kt
Ceiling: 2,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AOR
03L ✈️
21R
03R ✈️
21L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 03L
14,495 ft 200 ft ASP 14°
↑ 7.5kt ↔ 2.7kt
20° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 03R
11,155 ft 197 ft ASP 14°
↑ 7.5kt ↔ 2.7kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

O.R. Tambo International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAOR
IATA Code: JNB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,558 ft MSL

Location

City: Johannesburg
Country: ZA
Latitude: -26.139200°
Longitude: 28.246000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 14,495 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 11,155 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About O.R. Tambo International Airport

O.R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR/JNB) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Johannesburg, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 5,558 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (03L/21R, 03R/21L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous 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.