O.R. Tambo International Airport

FAOR / JNB

Johannesburg, ZA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
10kt
300°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,022
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FAOR 141600Z 30010KT CAVOK 20/04 Q1022 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
837 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,558 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,298 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,232 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FAOR 141000Z 1412/1518 30012KT CAVOK TX24/1512Z TN12/1503Z PROB30 TEMPO 1412/1416 -TSRA FEW040CB BECMG 1418/1420 VRB03KT FM150800 28010KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 12kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR VRB 3kt

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°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 10.0kt
90° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 03R
11,155 ft 197 ft ASP 14°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 10.0kt
90° 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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Airport operational data

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

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.