George Airport – GRJ George
Situated in the city of George, South Africa, the George Airport was then known as P.W. Botha Airport which was originally named from the state president who had served the country. It has been known to be the best airport in Africa during 2017 awarded by Airports Council International or ACI. GRJ, its airport code, is a public airport owned and operated by Airports Company South Africa. The airlines which serve George Airport are Kulula.com, Airlink, Mango and FlySafair. Kulula.com, Mango and FlySafair are bound to Johannesburg-OR Tambo (additionally Johannesburg-Lanseria for FlySafair). It also caters cargos through BidAir Cargo, which is also bound to Johannesburg OR-Tambo.
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The George Airport has 2 runways, one measuring 2,000 meters, while the other measures 1,220 meters—the former being the only one functional. It has recorded 836,699 passengers during the year 2018. It was built as the exact replica of Keetmanshoop Airport located in the city of Namibia in the year 1977 but has grown much different over the years. It has an above mean sea level elevation of 639 feet. Tourists tend to book at GRJ-George Airport to visit nearby cities like Mossel Bay for Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, and Hartenbos for the ATKV Hartenbos Beach Resort for their vacation. Other nearby cities are Kleinberg and Dana Bay.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Redberry Farm is one of the closest hotels in George Airport, which is also near the Freedom Park that regularly holds music festivals. You can book a stay at the charming The Third Dolphin and the posh Obaai Hotel Golf & Spa, located just 4 miles away from the airport.
On this page it is easy to search for George, South Africa airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. George, South Africa (GRJ) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the GRJ airport.
Most of these GRJ
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these George, South Africa
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of George, South Africa Hotels
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Weather Forecast for George, South Africa (GRJ)
If you planning to travel to George, South Africa (GRJ), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 5:19 AM.
The temperature feels like 60.9 with a humidity level of 77 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 18 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 2, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 3:32 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/18
Few clouds
60°F
High: 72°F
Low: 54°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/19
Scattered clouds
61°F
High: 69°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
5/20
Few clouds
63°F
High: 73°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
5/21
Broken clouds
67°F
High: 72°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/22
Overcast clouds
61°F
High: 65°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/23
Moderate rain
59°F
High: 62°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 85%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for George, South Africa GRJ airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free GRJ airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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