Chileka International Airport (BLZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Chileka International Airport (IATA: BLZ · ICAO: FWCL) is a large airport serving Blantyre, Malawi. It lies at 15.6772° S, 34.9723° E, 2555 ft (779 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chileka International Airport
Chileka International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Blantyre in Malawi. It is identified by the IATA code BLZ and the ICAO code FWCL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Chileka International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2325 m (7628 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2555 ft (779 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mvuu Camp Airport (VUU) about 100 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,325 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chileka International Airport
Where is Chileka International Airport located?
Chileka International Airport is located in Blantyre, Malawi. Its coordinates are 15.6772° S, 34.9723° E.
What is the airport code for Chileka International Airport?
Chileka International Airport has an IATA code of BLZ and an ICAO code of FWCL.
How long is the runway at Chileka International Airport?
Chileka International Airport's longest runway is about 2325 m (7628 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Chileka International Airport have?
Chileka International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Chileka International Airport a major airport?
Chileka International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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