Chipata Airport (CIP): Codes, Runways & Location
Chipata Airport (IATA: CIP · ICAO: FLCP) is a small airport serving Chipata, Zambia. It lies at 13.5583° S, 32.5872° E, 3360 ft (1024 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chipata Airport
Chipata Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Chipata in Zambia. It is identified by the IATA code CIP and the ICAO code FLCP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Chipata Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1470 m (4823 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: unk. The field elevation is 3360 ft (1024 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) about 78 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 ≈ 1,470 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Chipata Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chipata Airport
Where is Chipata Airport located?
Chipata Airport is located in Chipata, Zambia. Its coordinates are 13.5583° S, 32.5872° E.
What is the airport code for Chipata Airport?
Chipata Airport has an IATA code of CIP and an ICAO code of FLCP.
How long is the runway at Chipata Airport?
Chipata Airport's longest runway is about 1470 m (4823 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Chipata Airport have?
Chipata Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with unk surfacing.
Is Chipata Airport a major airport?
Chipata Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Chipata Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →