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Drone Rules for O.R. Tambo International Airport

Johannesburg, Gauteng (gp) • South Africa
1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632, South Africa
Lat: -26.1394 • Lng: 28.2468
Air Not allowed Last updated: Jun 2, 2026

No flying allowed within 10km radius of the airport.


No flying is allowed within a 10km radius of the airport.

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  • https://www.starliteaviation.com/drones/drone-regulations-in-south-africa/ — Flying a drone within a 10 km (6 miles) radius of O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) is strictly prohibited unless authorized by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). Because ORTIA is a high-security and controlled airspace, recreational and unauthorized commercial flights are strictly banned around the airport perimeter.
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