George Airport (FAGG)
Large airport · George, Western Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | George Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAGG |
| IATA | GRJ |
| Elevation | 648 ft (198 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°0'20" E 22°22'44" -34.00560, 22.37890 |
| Location | George, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
George Airport at a glance
George Airport is a large airport in George, Western Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as GRJ. The field elevation of 648 ft (198 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAGG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAGG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to George Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oudtshoorn Airport | FAOH | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Plettenberg Bay Airport | FAPG | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Robertson Airport | FARS | 230 km (124 NM) |
| Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport | FAPE | 299 km (161 NM) |
| Cape Town International Airport | FACT | 348 km (188 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for George Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 648 ft field elevation of George Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 62 airports and airfields we list for South Africa — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about George Airport
What is the ICAO code of George Airport?
The ICAO identifier of George Airport is FAGG, and its IATA code is GRJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is George Airport above sea level?
George Airport sits at an elevation of 648 feet (198 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is George Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.0056, 22.3789 — in George, Western Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oudtshoorn Airport, about 48 km away.
Does FAGG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAGG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at George Airport?
George Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.