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Rand Airport (FAGM/QRA) — Johannesburg, South Africa

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Fuel
Jet A-1, Avgas 100LL, JET A1, AVGAS 100
Tower
118.7
Runways
11/29, 17/35
Elevation
5,483 ft

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 7/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
58 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
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: FAGM
  • Name: Rand Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -26.2425
  • Longitude: 28.151199
  • Elevation: 5483 ft
  • Country: South Africa
  • Municipality: Johannesburg
  • IATA Code: QRA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Distance from City: 2.8 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 11/29

  • Designation: 11/29
  • Dimensions: 1712x15m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: DME, VOR
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 1493x15m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: DME, VOR
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.700 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 124.500 MHz
  • 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

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  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: MON-FRI 0400-1700, SUN 0500-1600

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: +27 82 233 9600
  • Admin Tel: +27118278884
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://aviation.weathersa.co.za
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Grand Central Airport Operations
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx ZAR 50/ton
  • Parking Fee: ZAR 30/ton per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: ZAR
  • Remarks: Grand Central Airport. Midrand/Germiston area. GA airport. Privately operated.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available during operating hours. GA-focused fuel services.
  • Fuel Type: Avgas 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: 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
  • Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Domestic GA airport. No international CIQ. Popular for private aviation and flight training.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: Not recorded
  • Curfew End: Not recorded
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Noise-sensitive area. Restricted operations; check local procedures. High altitude (5,325 ft).

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:

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NOTAMs

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Nearby Airports

FABB Brakpan Airport 8 NM FAOR OR Tambo International 8 NM FATA Tedderfield Air Park 12 NM FASI Springs Airfield 13 NM FAGC Grand Central Airport 15 NM FARA Petit Airport 16 NM FAHG Heidelburg Airport 21 NM FABA Microland Flight Park 20 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of FAGM?
Rand Airport operates from 04:00 to 17:00.
What is the tower frequency at FAGM?
The tower frequency at Rand Airport is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at FAGM?
Rand Airport offers Jet A-1, Avgas 100LL, JET A1, AVGAS 100, AVGAS 100LL.
Does FAGM require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Rand Airport (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
Does FAGM require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Rand Airport.
Where is FAGM located?
Rand Airport (FAGM) is located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
What is the IATA code for FAGM?
The IATA code for Rand Airport is QRA.
How long is the runway at FAGM?
The main runway at Rand Airport (11/29) measures 1712x15m.
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