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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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
Additional Info 6/10
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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

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.900 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 128.200 MHz
  • ATIS: 126.225 MHz

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

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.

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

B0907/26 caution
Approach procedure change
STAR ARR-02 RNAV (GNSS) RWY 11 XALIN 1B DATED 24 MAY 2018 SUSPENDED. AERONAUTICAL DATA TABULATON ARR-02A RNAV (GNSS) RWY 11 XALIN 1B DATED 24 MAY 2018 SUSPENDED. STAR ARR-03 RNAV (GNSS) RWY 11 AXEMU 1A DATED 24 MAY 2018 SUSPENDED. AERONAUTICAL DATA TABULATON ARR-03A RNAV (GNSS) RWY 11 AXEMU 1A …
2026-07-07 07:26:00 2026-10-02 10:00:00
B0441/26 caution
Taxiway restriction
WIP ON TWY A,A1,A2,A3,B,C AND TXL.
2026-05-20 06:45:00 2026-09-16 10:15:00
11/29 caution
Runway restriction
RWY 11/29 AND RWY STRIP AREA WIP. 5 MIN PN TO VACATE FOR SKED ACFT. NIL TRG FLT ALLOWED TO USE THE RWY.)
2026-05-11 06:45:00 2026-08-03 10:15:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
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.