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George Airport

George, South Africa
Routes out
5
Destinations
3
ICAO
FAGG
Elevation
648 ft
The gateway in a glance

The Essence of George Airport

GRJ
Location
George · WC · South Africa
Connectivity
5 routes · 3 destinations
Position
-34.006°, 22.379° · 648 ft elev.
Visa & Entry
Visa-free entry (many countries), eVisa (select countries)Official
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Gateway to the Garden Route on South Africa's southern coast.

Opened
1939
Location
George, South Africa
George Airport (IATA: GRJ, ICAO: FAGG) is a regional airport serving George, the largest city in the Garden Route region of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is the primary air gateway for tourists visiting the scenic Garden Route, providing access to destinations such as Wilderness, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and Mossel Bay. The airport is operated by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and handles both domestic and limited international traffic. It is one of the busier regional airports in South Africa, driven largely by tourism to the Garden Route. The runway and facilities have been upgraded over the years to accommodate larger aircraft. George Airport plays a significant role in the local economy by supporting the tourism industry. Several domestic carriers operate scheduled services connecting George to major South African hubs, including Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both arrivals and departures for domestic and limited international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include car rentals, taxis, and shuttle services connecting the airport to George city centre and surrounding Garden Route towns.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving George Airport include FlySafair, Airlink, and South African Airways, primarily connecting to Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Notable facts
  • ›George Airport is operated by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).
  • ›The airport serves as the main gateway to the Garden Route, a popular South African tourist destination.
  • ›It is situated approximately 10 kilometres from George city centre.
  • ›The airport's elevation is approximately 192 metres (630 feet) above sea level.
  • ›George Airport has a single runway designated 11/29.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

GRJ → JNBJE · 738 733
GRJ → JNBMN · 738
GRJ → CPTSA · CR2 ER3 AR8
GRJ → JNBSA · 738 733
GRJ → DURSA · ER3
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George Airport
Encyclopaedia

George Airport is an airport located in George, Western Cape, South Africa. It was formerly known as P. W. Botha Airport, named after the state president who lived in this part of the country.

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George Airport

Airport

George Airport is an airport located in George, Western Cape, South Africa. It was formerly known as P. W. Botha Airport, named after the state president who lived in this part of the country.

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