Rand Airport — Johannesburg, South Africa

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Looking for the Johannesburg airport code? Rand Airport's IATA code is QRA (ICAO: FAGM).

Distance & flight time from QRA

Rand Airport

QRA is the code for Rand Airport, a historic airfield in Germiston, part of the greater Johannesburg metropolitan area in South Africa. Established in the 1920s, Rand Airport is one of the oldest operating airports in South Africa and served as Johannesburg's main airport before O.R. Tambo International took over that role. Today QRA functions primarily as a general aviation hub, hosting flight schools, aircraft maintenance operations, air charter companies, and a notable collection of vintage aircraft, including the South African Airways Museum. Its art deco terminal building is a heritage site, reflecting the golden age of aviation. Rand Airport continues to play an active role in South African general and business aviation despite Johannesburg's much larger international airport nearby.

Runways at Rand Airport (QRA)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
11/295617 ft (1712 m)50 ft (15 m)ASP
17/354898 ft (1493 m)50 ft (15 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Rand Airport (QRA)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPJOHANNESBURG APP124.5 MHz
MISCAPRON OFFICE130.5 MHz
TWRTWR118.7 MHz

Airports near Rand Airport (QRA)

QRA is Rand Airport in Germiston, near Johannesburg, South Africa's oldest operating airport. Searchers usually want its history as a former main airport, now used for general aviation.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Rand Airport?

The IATA code for Rand Airport is QRA.

What is the ICAO code for Rand Airport?

The ICAO code for Rand Airport is FAGM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.