OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) | Airport Info, Live Radar & METAR

Airport Overview

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is a major international airport serving Johannesburg in ZA. It is a key transport hub identified by the IATA code JNB and ICAO code FAOR. You can find details on flight connections, car rental, and public transport options below.

Key Data

Elevation - ft

Coordinates -26.139, 28.246

Timezone -

Runways 2

Expert Connection Tips for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

South Africa's Main Hub: Good Africa Connections Gautrain is the safest way to city center. Only use registered Uber/Taxis. Sandton is just a 15-minute ride away.

Gautrain: Airport to Sandton in 15 min The Gautrain rapid rail connects JNB directly to Sandton (business district) in 15 min (ZAR 197) and to Pretoria in 40 min (ZAR 318). Trains run every 12-20 min from 05:30 to 21:00 on weekdays (less frequent on weekends). Safest and fastest city connection.

Use Uber or Bolt — Never Unmetered Taxis Uber and Bolt are safe and widely used at JNB. Pick up from designated rideshare bays (follow signs). Metered taxis are also available — avoid any driver who approaches you speculatively inside the terminal. Do not display valuables or large amounts of cash.

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Lounges & Services

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Shongololo Lounge

Priority Pass

Intl Terminal A • 06:00 - 22:00

Decorated in African style, offers showers and wine.

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Current Weather

Now

21°

Partly Cloudy

Wind

9 km/h

Sun

19° / 14°

Mon

20° / 15°

Tue

22° / 14°

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METAR Data

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Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center