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Airports / South Africa / HLA
Large airport · HLA
Lanseria International Airport.
Johannesburg, South Africa · 4,517 ft elevation. 28 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
5,495 ratings
28
Operators based
4,517
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Johannesburg, South AfricaELEV 4,517 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
5,495
Google reviews
ratings on Google
28
Based operators
charter operators on the field
4,517
Field elevation
feet above sea level
12
Nearest alternate
nm to GCJ
Field standing
#1 / 6
South Africa airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 5495 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated South Africa fields.
28 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 100% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Grand Central Airport (GCJ), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Lanseria International Airport (FALA / HLA) is a large commercial airport serving Johannesburg, South Africa. Field elevation is 4,517 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, HLA is a home base: Absolute Aviation, African Skies Aviation, and Air Rescue Group operate from the field, 28 in all. The closest alternate fields are Grand Central Airport (GCJ, 12 nm), Swartkop Air Force Base (FASK, 15 nm), and Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF, 17 nm). The field has a single 9,996-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from HLA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from HLA to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The convenience, efficiency, cleanliness, and overall experience made my journey far more enjoyable than I expected.”
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2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The food at Wimpy was excellent, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable.”
Karen Nel5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
FALA
IATA
HLA
FAA / Local
FALA
Elevation
4,517 ft
Coordinates
25.9390° S · 27.9266° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs South Africa fields
state range 20–5,700 ft
At 4,517 ft, HLA sits higher than 79% of the 62 South Africa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,996 ft
- 07/259,996 ft × 147 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,996 ft
HLA's 9,996 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 4,517 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators28
- Luxaviation AfricaJohannesburg · Part 1354.7(10)32 aircraft · FALA
- Absolute AviationJohannesburg · Part 1354.5(45)12 aircraft · FALA
- Comair Flight Services CFSJohannesburg · Part 13510 aircraft · FALA
- Guardian AirJohannesburg · Part 1355.0(14)6 aircraft · FALA
- MCC AviationJohannesburg · Part 1354 aircraft · FALA
- Federal AirlinesJohannesburg · Part 1354.6(32)3 aircraft · FALA
- Elite Jets Charter (PTY) Ltd.Johannesburg · Part 1355.0(1)3 aircraft · FALA
- Avex Air TransportJohannesburg · Part 1353 aircraft · FALA
- NetCare911Johannesburg · Part 1353 aircraft · FALA
- Fireblade AviationJohannesburg · Part 1354.8(255)2 aircraft · FALA
- Wilderness Air (PTY) LTDJohannesburg · Part 1354.7(71)2 aircraft · FALA
- Solenta AviationJohannesburg · Part 1354.4(53)2 aircraft · FALA
- African Skies AviationJohannesburg · Part 1355.0(1)2 aircraft · FALA
- MedairJohannesburg · Part 1352 aircraft · FALA
- Universal Air EvacJohannesburg · Part 1352 aircraft · FALA
- National Airways CorporationJohannesburg · Part 1354.6(105)1 aircraft · FALA
- TigAir Aviation (Pty) Ltd.Johannesburg · Part 1354.6(13)1 aircraft · FALA
- Zenith Aviation ExellenceJohannesburg · Part 1354.5(11)1 aircraft · FALA
- Air Rescue GroupJohannesburg · Part 1355.0(2)1 aircraft · FALA
- Tab ChartersJohannesburg · Part 1353.0(2)1 aircraft · FALA
- ExecuJet AfricaJohannesburg · Part 1354.7(95)FALA
- Henley AirJohannesburg · Part 1354.7(32)FALA
- King Air CharterJohannesburg · Part 1354.4(9)FALA
- Fortune AirJohannesburg · Part 1354.8(4)FALA
- Kriek HelicoptersJohannesburg · Part 1353.0(2)FALA
- Resilience AviationJohannesburg · Part 1355.0(2)FALA
- Fair Aviation (Pty) LtdJohannesburg · Part 1354.0(1)FALA
- Air-Tec AfricaJohannesburg · Part 135FALA
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmGCJGrand Central AirportMidrand
- 15nmFASKSwartkop Air Force BasePretoria
- 17nmWKFWaterkloof Air Force BasePretoria
- 21nmJNBO.R. Tambo International AirportJohannesburg
- 22nmQRARand AirportJohannesburg
- 23nmPRYWonderboom AirportPretoria
Location
Open the full mapFALA · Lanseria International Airport · Johannesburg, South Africa
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HLA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,825 nm | 16h 16m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,923 nm | 16h 30m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,984 nm | 16h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,990 nm | 16h 39m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,050 nm | 16h 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,450 nm | 17h 44m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,548 nm | 17h 57m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,812 nm | 18h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HLA?
- Lanseria International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,996 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HLA?
- Lanseria International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,996 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at HLA?
- Yes. 28 charter operators list Lanseria International Airport as a home base, including Absolute Aviation, African Skies Aviation, Air Rescue Group. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to HLA?
- The closest alternate is Grand Central Airport (GCJ), about 12 nm away, followed by Swartkop Air Force Base (FASK) at 15 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HLA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 16h 16m (6,825 nm), New York about 16h 30m (6,923 nm), Miami about 16h 39m (6,984 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.