Lanseria has also played an important role in events that were of strategic importance for South Africa at on of other milestone in our country's history.

Lanseria International Airport provided a base for the British military that were transporting supplies to the peacekeeping forces in Zimbabwe in 1980.

Lanseria is also particularly proud of the fact that when former President Nelson Mandela was released from prison in May 1990, he was flown to Johannesburg and the first time he set foot on Gauteng soil after such a long time, was when he stepped off his aircraft onto the tarmac at Lanseria.

South African airports had their international status reviewed in February 2001 as part of the Government's revised infrastructure requirements for international aviation. Nine ACSA (Airports Company of SA) operated airports and the privately owned Lanseria were the only airfields to retain their international status.

With the recent expansion of the Main Terminal building (completed in 2002) and the upgrade of both the runways and taxiways, Lanseria is more geared than ever before to meet and exceed, the high demands of international aviation.

The airport is home to many leading charter operators including the following. Other services also include aviation medicals as well as domestic and international mercy flights.

Aircraft Maintenance Organisations (AMOs)

Lanseria International Airport is host to most of the large aircraft sales organisations in South Africa. These and other AMOs provide maintenance and repair services to most makes of aircraft.

Full airframe and mechanical services are provided by the large selection of AMOs, which include specialists in the relevent areas.

Lanseria International Airport General Information:

Security
24-hour Security Control
Full Baggage Screening
Comply with all Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Requirements
24-hour Permit Office
24-hour Armed Reaction
Access Permits are required to enter air side. Application forms as well as terms and conditions are availalbe from Lanseria Management.

Training
All forms of training are provided – Ab-inito and ALTP (Airline Transport Pilot) and various simulators are available at our training schools. Contact us for more information

Freight Handling Services:

Lanseria International Airport is geared to handle fast and efficient freight by utilising capacities available on scheduled and charter aircraft. Large freight operators are accommodated on the freight apron and loading area. Department of Customs and Excise provides the necessary clearance for the import and export of goods.
Large freight services are being introduced and a number of freight operators have chosen Lanseria as their base operation of choice.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Lanseria International Airport
Private Bag X1
Lanseria
1748

Tel: +27-11-659-2750
Fax: +27-11-701-3261