Lanseria Airport

In the north west of Johannesburg is the Lanseria Airport that is a privately owned international airport. They recently opened a 45 meter wide 07/25 runway and closed the prior one. The new runway opened in late 2013 and Kulula was the first airline to land on it.

It is a top choice for businessmen because of the VIP lounges and facilities. It is also a major hub for Air Botswana, Kulula, Mango Airlines and Fly Go Air Airlines and with these airlines many business travellers use Lanseria Airport. This can be owed to the position near the Johannesburg and Sandton.

Lanseria International Airport Facts

1. In the early 70s the idea and creation of another airport in Johannesburg was conceived by aviation enthusiasts.

2. In Gauteng the Lanseria airport is still the only other internationally accredited airport.

3. The growth of the airport is continuous and with that constant expansion and development occurs.

4. Kulula.com and Mango operate daily flights between Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

5. The Lanseria International have an upgraded passenger terminal building as well as restaurants, lounges, shopping, plenty of parking and areas for pick up and drop off.

6. Larger aircraft are able to use the airport with the new runway.

7. In the close future the airport plans a multi-story parkade to keep up with the growth, whilst there are long and short term facilities that have been extended to cope with the growth.

8. It is still the only private owned international airport in South Africa.

Private Travellers

Private international jet travellers firm favourite is Lanseria because of the service that is offered all year and everyday all day.

Lanseria allow charter flights to use the airport for either international or domestic flights. There are specific charter companies that can be used for your flight. The charter companies are: