Empty-leg hub

FAOR — O.R. Tambo International Airport

South AfricaJohannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR) in Johannesburg, South Africa is an outbound empty-leg hub with 569 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $147,100.

569 live empty legs involving FAOR

Empty-leg demand

O.R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR) in Johannesburg, South Africa is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 387 of 569 live legs (68%) leave FAOR, according to EmptyJet.

Empty legs leaving FAOR concentrate toward FVHA, FACT, LFPO.

Priced empty legs at FAOR center on a median ask of $147,100, with an observed range of $5,547–$664,000 (569 priced listings).

Aircraft mix at FAOR is led by Hawker 125-600 (Midsize Jet) (66 legs), with Dassault Falcon 7X, Dassault Falcon 8X also active.

Key takeaways

  • FAOR: 569 live empty legs (387 out / 182 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at FAOR: $147,100 (n=569).
  • Busiest corridor: to FVHA (88 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Hawker 125-600 (66 legs, ~12%).

Outbound empty legs leaving FAOR creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 569 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toFVHARobert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport88$26,600
Outbound toFACTCape Town International Airport60$30,600
Outbound toLFPOParis-Orly Airport60$228,300
Outbound toOMAAZayed International Airport60$181,050
Inbound fromFACTCape Town International Airport54$29,000
Outbound toFALEKing Shaka International Airport52$19,300

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Hawker 125-600Midsize Jet66
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet53
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet47
Gulfstream GVUltra Long Range28
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range24

Airport facts

IATA
JNB
ICAO
FAOR
City
Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
Type
large airport
Elevation
5,558 ft
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Region
Africa
Runways
2
Longest runway
14,495 ft
Traffic score
7.5 / 10
Official site
ortambo-airport.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
03L/21R14,495 ft200 ftASPYes
03R/21L11,155 ft197 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is FAOR for empty legs?

O.R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR) has 569 live empty-leg listings — 387 departing and 182 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at FAOR?

The median ask at FAOR is $147,100 across 569 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at FAOR?

The strongest live corridor at FAOR is to FVHA (Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport), with 88 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at FAOR most often?

The Hawker 125-600, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at FAOR, with 66 live listings (~12% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for O.R. Tambo International Airport?

The primary code for O.R. Tambo International Airport is FAOR.

Where is FAOR airport located?

O.R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR) is in Johannesburg, South Africa.

What is the ICAO code for JNB?

The ICAO code for O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is FAOR.

What is the longest runway at FAOR?

The longest runway at O.R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR) is 14,495 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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