George Airport (FAGG/GRJ) — George, South Africa
George Airport (FAGG/GRJ) serves George, South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 648 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FAGG
- Name: George Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -34.0056
- Longitude: 22.378902
- Elevation: 648 ft
- Country: South Africa
- Municipality: George
- IATA Code: GRJ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 2000x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: DME, ILS, VOR/DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.900 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 128.200 MHz
- ATIS: 126.225 MHz
Operation Hours
George Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: MON-FRI 0600-1400, SAT 0630-1300, SUN 0630-1730
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +2711 928 6514
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +2744 876 9232
- Admin Tel: +27448769310
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: +2786 035 9669
- Website: http://aviation.weathersa.co.za
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx ZAR 60/ton
- Parking Fee: ZAR 30/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: ZAR
- Remarks: George Airport. Garden Route. ACSA operated. Tourist gateway to Garden Route.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Shell Aviation. Available during operating hours.
- 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
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. No permanent international CIQ. Garden Route tourism gateway.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 00:00
- Curfew End: 00:00
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Mountainous terrain vicinity. Fog possible. Outeniqua Mountains nearby.
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South Africa Permit Requirements
- 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 flights require advance notification. Customs at designated international airports.
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Airport History
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- What are the operating hours of FAGG?
- George Airport operates from 06:00 to 14:00.
- What is the tower frequency at FAGG?
- The tower frequency at George Airport is 118.9 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FAGG?
- George Airport offers Jet A-1, JET A1, AVGAS 100.
- Does FAGG require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for George Airport (South Africa).
- Where is FAGG located?
- George Airport (FAGG) is located in George, South Africa.
- What is the IATA code for FAGG?
- The IATA code for George Airport is GRJ.
- How long is the runway at FAGG?
- The main runway at George Airport (11/29) measures 2000x45m.
- Does FAGG have an ILS approach?
- Yes, George Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 11/29.