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FAGM
Rand Airport · Johannesburg
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,483 ft / 1,671 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rand Airport (FAGM), located in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 5,483 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.
Full Name
Rand Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAGM / QRA
Municipality
Johannesburg
Country
Region
ZA-GT — Gauteng
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
5,483 ft
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Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,617 ft / 1,712 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 89° / 269°
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 89° / 269°
RWY 11 (89°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (269°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,898 ft / 1,493 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 158° / 338°
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 158° / 338°
RWY 17 (158°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (338°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP JOHANNESBURG APP
124.50 MHz
MISC APRON OFFICE
130.50 MHz
TWR TWR
118.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026