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Grand Central Airport (FAGC/GCJ) — Midrand, South Africa

Grand Central Airport (FAGC/GCJ) serves Midrand, South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 5325 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 4/10
Observed Activity · Jul 23
35 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 06:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: FAGC
  • Name: Grand Central Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -25.9863
  • Longitude: 28.1401
  • Elevation: 5325 ft
  • Country: South Africa
  • Municipality: Midrand
  • IATA Code: GCJ
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Distance from City: 1.9 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 1830x23m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: PCN 45
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.800 MHz
  • Ground: 130.350 MHz
  • Operations: 122.800 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Grand Central Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: SUN 0400-1600

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +27118053166
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: www.grandcentral.co.za
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: AVGAS 100
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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South Africa Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days notification
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days / 72 hours (official); 5 business days recommended
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance notification. Customs at designated international airports.

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Active NOTAMs

A2800/26 info
LASERX, 26 WALTON ROAD, CARLSWALD, MIDRAND (255848S 0280530E, 255848S 0280550E, 255849S 0280550E, 255849S 0280548E): LASER BEAM DISPLAY TAKING PLACE.
2026-07-21 16:00:00 2026-07-25 18:00:00
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Nearby Airports

FAOR OR Tambo International 11 NM FALA Lanseria Intl 12 NM FABA Microland Flight Park 13 NM FARA Petit Airport 15 NM FAGM Rand Airport 15 NM FAMV Mountain View Estate Airfield 16 NM FABB Brakpan Airport 17 NM FAKT Kitty Hawk Airport 18 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at FAGC?
The tower frequency at Grand Central Airport is 122.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at FAGC?
Grand Central Airport offers JET A1, AVGAS 100, AVGAS 100LL.
Does FAGC require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Grand Central Airport (South Africa).
Where is FAGC located?
Grand Central Airport (FAGC) is located in Midrand, South Africa.
What is the IATA code for FAGC?
The IATA code for Grand Central Airport is GCJ.
How long is the runway at FAGC?
The main runway at Grand Central Airport (17/35) measures 1830x23m.
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