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FAGC

Grand Central Airport · Midrand

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,325 ft / 1,623 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 122.80 MHz (AFIS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 6,004 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Grand Central Airport (FAGC), located in Midrand, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 5,325 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Grand Central Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAGC / GCJ
Municipality
Midrand
Country
Region
ZA-GT — Gauteng
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
5,325 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,004 ft / 1,830 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 153° / 333°
RWY 17 (153°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (333°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AFIS AFIS
122.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FAWK
Waterkloof Air Force Base
19 km / 10 nm
FASK
Swartkop Air Force Base
20 km / 11 nm
FAORILS
O.R. Tambo International Airport
20 km / 11 nm
FALA
Lanseria International Airport
22 km / 12 nm
FAGM
Rand Airport
29 km / 15 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026