Rand Airport (FAGM)
Medium airport · Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Rand Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAGM |
| IATA | QRA |
| Elevation | 5,483 ft (1671 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 26°14'33" E 28°9'4" -26.24250, 28.15120 |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,617 ft (1712 m) | 50 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,898 ft (1493 m) | 50 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rand Airport at a glance
Rand Airport is a medium airport in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, known to airline systems as QRA. The field elevation of 5,483 ft (1671 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAGM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 5,617 ft (1712 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 FAGM 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 Rand Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | FAOR | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Grand Central Airport | FAGC | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Lanseria International Airport | FALA | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Vereeniging Airport | FAVV | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Waterkloof Air Force Base | FAWK | 46 km (25 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rand Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,483 ft field elevation of Rand 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 Rand Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rand Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rand Airport is FAGM, and its IATA code is QRA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rand Airport above sea level?
Rand Airport sits at an elevation of 5,483 feet (1671 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rand Airport located?
The airport lies at -26.2425, 28.1512 — in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is O.R. Tambo International Airport, about 15 km away.
Does FAGM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAGM 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 Rand Airport?
Rand Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,617 ft (1712 m) with a ASP surface.