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Rand Airport
Rand Airport (FAGM/QRA) serves Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (11/29, 17/35). Field elevation is 5483 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FAGM
- Name: Rand Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- 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: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 1712x15m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 1493x15m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- 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
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- 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.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic GA airport. No international CIQ. Popular for private aviation and flight training.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- 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:
Private flights require advance notification. Customs at designated international airports.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Does FAGM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Rand Airport (South Africa).
- Does FAGM require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Rand Airport.