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Lanseria International Airport

Johannesburg, Gauteng (South Africa)

IATA: HLA ICAO: FALA

Longest Active Runway

9,996 ft

3,047 meters

Field Elevation

4,517 ft

1,377 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

1 closed, Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

-25.9390°, 27.9266°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#573 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#1017 of 7558

Top 13.4% percentile worldwide

National Standing (South Africa)

#5 in ZA

#10 of 68 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

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Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Lanseria International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,996 ft (3,047 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #573. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #1017 worldwide (Top 13.4%) and #5 nationally in South Africa.

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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Lanseria International Airport is South Africa's leading private and commercial reliever facility. Perched at 5,302 ft on the Highveld, thin air density challenges engine performance during summer afternoons. Its reconstructed 9,842 ft runway allows Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 regional aircraft to depart with full passenger complements to coastal destinations like Cape Town and Durban while bypassing congested OR Tambo airspace.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments

Single paved Runway 07/25 (9,842 ft / 3,000 m).

Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities

Opened in 1974 as a general aviation airfield for Johannesburg. Upgraded in 2013 with a newly paved 3,000m runway and modern terminal to serve regional scheduled domestic airlines.

Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role

Commercial alternative to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB, 19 NM southeast), offering rapid boutique turnaround times for corporate and scheduled regional commuters.

Data Nuances & Operational Quirks

High elevation aerodrome at 5,302 ft (1,616 m MSL); high summer temperatures demand conservative density altitude takeoff calculations for departing corporate and scheduled jets.

📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) · ATNS Aeronautical Information Publication (South Africa AIP)

Verification Methodology →

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Mid-Altitude Plateau / Valley Facility

Lanseria International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 4,517 ft (1,377 m MSL) in Johannesburg. Operating in high density-altitude conditions, aircraft true airspeed on takeoff and landing runs noticeably higher than indicated airspeed, requiring extended runway lengths.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

1 Qualifying Aerodrome in Vicinity

Commercial alternative to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB, 19 NM southeast), offering rapid boutique turnaround times for corporate and scheduled regional commuters. Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 1 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) located 21.1 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 9,996 ft (3,047 m)

Lanseria International Airport's active flight strips comprise 06L/24R (10,000 ft), 07/25 (9,996 ft). With a longest active threshold of 9,996 ft (3,047 m), the primary runway accommodates transcontinental twin-engine widebodies and long-range narrowbody airliners at standard operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
06L/24R	10,000 ft (3048m)	75 ft (23m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	⛔ Closed
07/25	9,996 ft (3047m)	147 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)	`JNB`	21.1 NM (39.1 km)	14,495 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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