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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

Rules Edit History: O.R. Tambo International Airport

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Jun 2, 2026 4:13 AM Approved • Added a no flying zone over the airport.
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The proposed edit has been approved. The updated rule now indicates that no flying is allowed within a 10 km radius of O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Sources
  • 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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Rule category Ground Air
Flight status Unknown NoFly
Summary — No flying allowed within 10km radius of the airport.
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+ No flying is allowed within a 10km radius of the airport.