GRJ - George Airport

George, South Africa

IATA Code: GRJ · George, South Africa

The airport code GRJ is the IATA identifier for George Airport. You may also find it referred to as George Airport (GRJ).

George Airport (GRJ) serves George, South Africa, in the Africa fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

GRJ is the IATA airport code for George Airport, located in George, South Africa. The airport is situated at coordinates 34.0056°S, 22.3789°E. The current jet fuel price in the Africa region is $5.56/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Africa)

$5.56/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
GRJ
City
George
Country
South Africa
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Latitude
-34.0056°
Longitude
22.3789°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Africa

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from GRJ

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
OUH - Oudtshoorn 48 km $747 $1/passenger
PBZ - Plettenberg Bay 88 km $1,370 $3/passenger
OVG - Overberg 205 km $3,191 $6/passenger
ROD - Robertson 230 km $3,581 $7/passenger
PLZ - Port Elizabeth 299 km $4,655 $9/passenger
CPT - Cape Town 348 km $5,418 $11/passenger
SDB - Langebaanweg 408 km $6,352 $13/passenger
VRE - Vredendal 444 km $6,912 $14/passenger
BIY - Bisho 471 km $7,333 $15/passenger
UTW - Queenstown 480 km $7,473 $15/passenger
ELS - East London 516 km $8,033 $16/passenger
KIM - Kimberley 621 km $9,668 $19/passenger
AGZ - Aggeneys 624 km $9,714 $19/passenger
UTN - Upington 632 km $9,839 $20/passenger
LMR - Lime Acres 636 km $9,901 $20/passenger
SBU - Springbok 637 km $9,917 $20/passenger
UTT - Umtata 649 km $10,104 $20/passenger
BFN - Bloemfontein 661 km $10,290 $21/passenger
KLZ - Kleinsee 692 km $10,773 $22/passenger
MSU - Maseru 703 km $10,944 $22/passenger
SIS - Sishen 709 km $11,038 $22/passenger
JOH - Port Saint Johns 719 km $11,193 $22/passenger
KMH - Kuruman 735 km $11,442 $23/passenger
FCB - Ficksburg 779 km $12,127 $24/passenger
VRU - Vryburg 813 km $12,657 $25/passenger
ALJ - Alexander Bay 820 km $12,766 $26/passenger
MGH - Margate 825 km $12,844 $26/passenger
OMD - Oranjemund 825 km $12,844 $26/passenger
KXE - Klerksdorp 896 km $13,949 $28/passenger
PZB - Pietermaritzburg 899 km $13,996 $28/passenger
HRS - Harrismith 906 km $14,105 $28/passenger
LAY - Ladysmith 924 km $14,385 $29/passenger
KMP - Keetmanshoop 926 km $14,416 $29/passenger
PCF - Potchefstroom 932 km $14,509 $29/passenger
VIR - Durban 945 km $14,712 $29/passenger
DUR - Durban 959 km $14,930 $30/passenger
MBD - Mafeking 962 km $14,976 $30/passenger
NCS - Newcastle 1,003 km $15,615 $31/passenger
QRA - Johannesburg 1,026 km $15,973 $32/passenger
JNB - Johannesburg 1,041 km $16,206 $32/passenger
HLA - Johannesburg 1,044 km $16,253 $33/passenger
GCJ - Johannesburg 1,050 km $16,346 $33/passenger
ZEC - Secunda 1,056 km $16,440 $33/passenger
LUD - Luderitz 1,063 km $16,549 $33/passenger
ULD - Ulundi 1,066 km $16,595 $33/passenger
NTY - Pilanesberg 1,069 km $16,642 $33/passenger
WKF - Waterkloof 1,069 km $16,642 $33/passenger
JWA - Jwaneng 1,069 km $16,642 $33/passenger
PRY - Pretoria 1,086 km $16,907 $34/passenger
RCB - Richard'''s Bay 1,091 km $16,985 $34/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your GRJ Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Africa region has jet fuel priced at $5.56/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

Tips to Save on Flights from GRJ

Climate & Weather at George

George enjoys a subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures generally range from 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) throughout the year. Early morning and late evening flights can offer relief from daytime heat during summer. Pack layers for air-conditioned terminals.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through GRJ

GRJ operates within the African fuel pricing region. Aviation infrastructure across Africa has seen significant investment in recent years, with many airports modernizing facilities to accommodate growing passenger numbers. Travelers should verify visa requirements, vaccination certificates (particularly yellow fever), and currency exchange options before arrival.

Planning Your Trip via GRJ

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