Lanseria International Airport (FALA)
Large airport · Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Lanseria International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FALA |
| IATA | HLA |
| Elevation | 4,517 ft (1377 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°56'20" E 27°55'36" -25.93896, 27.92664 |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,996 ft (3047 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lanseria International Airport at a glance
Lanseria International Airport is a large airport in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, known to airline systems as HLA. The field elevation of 4,517 ft (1377 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FALA 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, 07/25, offers 9,996 ft (3047 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FALA 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 Lanseria International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Airport | FAGC | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Swartkop Air Force Base | FASK | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Waterkloof Air Force Base | FAWK | 32 km (17 NM) |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | FAOR | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Rand Airport | FAGM | 41 km (22 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lanseria International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,517 ft field elevation of Lanseria International 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 Lanseria International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lanseria International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lanseria International Airport is FALA, and its IATA code is HLA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lanseria International Airport above sea level?
Lanseria International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,517 feet (1377 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lanseria International Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.9390, 27.9266 — in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Grand Central Airport, about 22 km away.
Does FALA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FALA 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 Lanseria International Airport?
Lanseria International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,996 ft (3047 m) with a ASP surface.