South Africa · International airport
George Airport (GRJ)
George Airport is an international airport serving George (Western Cape), South Africa. Its IATA code is GRJ and its ICAO code is FAGG. It has one runway, 2,000 m long.
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- ICAOFAGG
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- GRJ
- ICAO code
- FAGG
- City
- George
- Region / province
- Western Cape
- Country / territory
- South Africa
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 34.0056° S, 22.3789° E
- Elevation
- 198 m (648 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,000 m (6,562 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,000 m6,562 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,623 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,735 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,159 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 128.200 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.225 MHz |
| GTE | 122.650 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from George Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and George through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in South Africa
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport | PLZ | 299 km |
| Cape Town International Airport | CPT | 348 km |
| King Phalo Airport | ELS | 516 km |
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | 621 km |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | 661 km |
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 959 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of George Airport?
The IATA code of George Airport is GRJ and its ICAO code is FAGG. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is George Airport located?
George Airport is in George, Western Cape, South Africa, at coordinates 34.0056° S, 22.3789° E and an elevation of 198 m (648 ft).
How far is George Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from George Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,159 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,735 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,623 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at George Airport?
The longest runway at George Airport is 2,000 m (6,562 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from George Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and George Airport (GRJ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.