ओ.आर. ताम्बो अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा (O.R. Tambo International Airport) दक्षिण अफ्रीका (South Africa) के जोहानिसबर्ग (Johannesburg) का मुख्य हवाई अड्डा है और अफ्रीका का सबसे व्यस्त हवाई अड्डा है। जोहानिसबर्ग शहर के केंद्र से लगभग 24 किलोमीटर पूर्व में केम्पटन पार्क (Kempton Park) में स्थित, हवाई अड्डे का नाम दक्षिण अफ्रीका के रंगभेद विरोधी नेता ओलिवर ताम्बो (Oliver Tambo) के सम्मान में रखा गया है। हवाई अड्डा दो टर्मिनलों (A और B) से संचालित होता है और प्रति वर्ष 21 मिलियन से अधिक यात्रियों को संभालता है। यह दक्षिण अफ्रीकन एयरवेज (South African Airways) का प्रमुख केंद्र है और अफ्रीकी महाद्वीप के लिए सबसे महत्वपूर्ण कनेक्शन बिंदु है। समुद्र तल से 1,694 मीटर की ऊंचाई पर, यह दुनिया के सबसे ऊंचे प्रमुख अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डों में से एक है। दो रनवे (03L/21R और 03R/21L) समानांतर संचालन प्रदान करते हैं। गौत्रेन (Gautrain) रैपिड रेल शहर के केंद्र और प्रिटोरिया (Pretoria) से सीधी सेवा प्रदान करता है।

Aviation Terms

हवाई क्षेत्र प्रकाश व्यवस्था (AGL: Airfield Lighting) हवाई अड्डा श्रेणी (Airport Category) हवाई अड्डे की ऊंचाई (ELEV: Airport Elevation) एयरपोर्ट फायर स्टेशन (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) हवाई अड्डा लाउंज (Airport Lounge) हवाई अड्डा संदर्भ बिंदु (ARP: Airport Reference Point) एप्रन (Apron) स्वचालित पासपोर्ट नियंत्रण (APC: Automated Passport Control)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Johannesburg Airport to the city center?

The Gautrain rapid rail service runs from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sandton in about 15 minutes and to Park Station in central Johannesburg in about 25 minutes. A single trip costs approximately ZAR 185. Metered taxis and ride-hailing services (Uber/Bolt) are also available, with fares to Sandton around ZAR 350-500.

How many terminals does Johannesburg Airport have?

O.R. Tambo International Airport has two terminals: Terminal A handles domestic flights and Terminal B serves international flights. The terminals are connected by a walkway. A Central Terminal Building houses check-in counters, the Gautrain station, and commercial areas. The airport is the largest and busiest in Africa.

What is notable about O.R. Tambo International Airport?

JNB is the busiest airport on the African continent, handling over 20 million passengers annually. Named after Oliver Reginald Tambo, a prominent anti-apartheid leader and former ANC president, the airport serves as the main aviation gateway to Southern Africa. Its elevation of 1,694 meters (5,558 feet) above sea level means aircraft require longer runways for takeoff.

Is there free Wi-Fi at Johannesburg Airport?

Yes, JNB offers free Wi-Fi throughout both terminals. The service provides 30 minutes of complimentary access, which can be extended. Multiple lounges are available for purchase access, including the SLOW Lounge and Bidvest Premier Lounges, which offer unlimited Wi-Fi along with food and beverages.

Which airlines have a hub at Johannesburg Airport?

South African Airways (SAA), a Star Alliance member, uses JNB as its primary hub. FlySafair, South Africa's largest low-cost carrier, also has major operations here. Other significant carriers include British Airways/Comair (until its closure), Mango, and Ethiopian Airlines. JNB serves as a connecting point for flights throughout the African continent.

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