Empty-leg hub
FAOR — O.R. Tambo International Airport
South AfricaJohannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR) in Johannesburg, South Africa is a two-way empty-leg hub with 465 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $93,100.
465 live empty legs involving FAOR
- Code
- FAOR
- Traffic
- 7.5/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 14,495 ft
- Live legs
- 465
Empty-leg demand
O.R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR) in Johannesburg, South Africa sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 265 outbound and 200 inbound across 465 live legs, according to EmptyJet.
Priced empty legs at FAOR center on a median ask of $93,100, with an observed range of $7,600–$664,000 (465 priced listings).
Empty legs leaving FAOR concentrate toward FACT, OMAA, FALE.
Aircraft mix at FAOR is led by Hawker 125-600 (Midsize Jet) (51 legs), with Dassault Falcon 7X, Dassault Falcon 8X also active.
Key takeaways
- FAOR: 465 live empty legs (265 out / 200 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at FAOR: $93,100 (n=465).
- Busiest corridor: to FACT (64 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Hawker 125-600 (51 legs, ~11%).
Two-way empty-leg flow at FAOR creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 465 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | FACTCape Town International Airport | 64 | $30,850 |
| Outbound to | OMAAZayed International Airport | 60 | $181,050 |
| Outbound to | FALEKing Shaka International Airport | 57 | $21,600 |
| Inbound from | FACTCape Town International Airport | 55 | $29,000 |
| Inbound from | NZWPRNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai | 52 | $422,700 |
| Inbound from | EDDFFrankfurt Airport | 47 | $159,000 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hawker 125-600 | Midsize Jet | 51 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 37 |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 33 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 21 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 17 |
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
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- ortambo-airport.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 14,495 ft | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 11,155 ft | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is FAOR for empty legs?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR) has 465 live empty-leg listings — 265 departing and 200 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at FAOR?
The median ask at FAOR is $93,100 across 465 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 FACT (Cape Town International Airport), with 64 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 51 live listings (~11% 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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