Kamuzu International Airport (LLW): Codes, Runways & Location
Kamuzu International Airport (IATA: LLW · ICAO: FWKI) is a large airport serving Lumbadzi, Malawi. It lies at 13.7894° S, 33.7810° E, 4035 ft (1230 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kamuzu International Airport
Kamuzu International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Lumbadzi in Malawi. It is identified by the IATA code LLW and the ICAO code FWKI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kamuzu International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3540 m (11614 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 4035 ft (1230 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Salima Airport (LMB) about 87 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 ≈ 3,540 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kamuzu International Airport
Where is Kamuzu International Airport located?
Kamuzu International Airport is located in Lumbadzi, Malawi. Its coordinates are 13.7894° S, 33.7810° E.
What is the airport code for Kamuzu International Airport?
Kamuzu International Airport has an IATA code of LLW and an ICAO code of FWKI.
How long is the runway at Kamuzu International Airport?
Kamuzu International Airport's longest runway is about 3540 m (11614 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kamuzu International Airport have?
Kamuzu International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kamuzu International Airport a major airport?
Kamuzu International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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