Bandara Internasional O.R. Tambo adalah bandara terbesar dan tersibuk di Afrika, melayani Johannesburg dan Provinsi Gauteng yang lebih luas di Afrika Selatan. Dinamai sesuai Oliver Reginald Tambo, mantan presiden African National Congress, bandara ini terletak di Kempton Park, sekitar 24 kilometer di timur laut pusat kota Johannesburg. Bandara ini dibuka pada 1952 sebagai Bandara Internasional Jan Smuts dan berganti nama pada 2006. JNB menangani lebih dari 21 juta penumpang per tahun di dua terminal. Terminal A melayani penerbangan internasional, sementara Terminal B menangani layanan domestik. Central Terminal Building menghubungkan kedua terminal dengan fasilitas ritel, restoran, dan check-in. Bandara ini adalah hub utama South African Airways dan juga menjadi basis Airlink, FlySafair, dan maskapai regional lainnya. Layanan kereta cepat Gautrain menghubungkan bandara ke distrik bisnis Sandton dalam waktu sekitar 15 menit dan ke Pretoria dalam sekitar 40 menit. O.R. Tambo mengoperasikan dua landasan pacu paralel dan merupakan gerbang utama untuk perjalanan udara internasional ke Afrika bagian selatan, dengan jaringan rute yang luas ke Eropa, Timur Tengah, Asia, Amerika Utara, dan tujuan di seluruh benua Afrika. Bandara ini juga menangani sebagian besar lalu lintas kargo untuk wilayah ekonomi Gauteng, jantung komersial Afrika Selatan. Ketinggiannya yang sekitar 1.700 meter di atas permukaan laut mempengaruhi kinerja pesawat, membutuhkan landasan pacu yang lebih panjang dan penyesuaian perhitungan muatan untuk penerbangan yang berangkat.

Aviation Terms

Pencahayaan lapangan terbang (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Kategori bandara (Airport Category) Elevasi bandara (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Pos pemadam kebakaran bandara (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Lounge bandara (Airport Lounge) Titik referensi bandara (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Apron bandara (Apron) Kontrol paspor otomatis (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.