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George Airport

George, South Africa

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George Airport

George, South Africa
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FAGG
ICAO
648 ft
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Gateway to the Garden Route on South Africa's scenic coast.

Opened
1930
Location
George, South Africa
George Airport (IATA: GRJ, ICAO: FAGG) is a regional airport serving George, the largest city in the Western Cape's Garden Route district. It provides essential air links between the Garden Route and South Africa's major metropolitan centres, supporting both tourism and business travel to this popular coastal region. The airport is operated by the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and handles scheduled domestic services as well as general aviation traffic. Its location near the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean coastline makes it a key entry point for visitors exploring destinations such as Knysna, Wilderness, and Plettenberg Bay. George Airport has undergone infrastructure improvements over the years to accommodate growing passenger numbers, reflecting the Garden Route's increasing popularity as a leisure destination among both domestic and international tourists.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for domestic passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include metered taxis, car rental agencies, and private shuttle services connecting the airport to George city centre and surrounding Garden Route towns.
Airlines here
FlySafair and Airlink operate scheduled domestic services at George Airport, with connections to Cape Town, Johannesburg, and other South African cities.
Notable facts
  • George Airport is one of the busiest regional airports in South Africa by passenger volume.
  • The airport is situated approximately 10 kilometres from George city centre.
  • It serves as a key gateway to popular tourist destinations including Knysna, Wilderness, and Plettenberg Bay.
  • The airport is operated by the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).
  • The runway elevation is approximately 192 metres above sea level.
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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 → DURSA · ER3
GRJ → JNBSA · 738 733
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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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