Karonga Airport (KGJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Karonga Airport (IATA: KGJ · ICAO: FWKA) is a medium-sized airport serving Karonga, Malawi. It lies at 9.9536° S, 33.8933° E, 1765 ft (538 m) above sea level.
Overview of Karonga Airport
Karonga Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Karonga in Malawi. It is identified by the IATA code KGJ and the ICAO code FWKA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Karonga Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1280 m (4200 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: asphalt. The field elevation is 1765 ft (538 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chelinda Airfield (CEH) about 68 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 ≈ 1,280 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Karonga Airport
Where is Karonga Airport located?
Karonga Airport is located in Karonga, Malawi. Its coordinates are 9.9536° S, 33.8933° E.
What is the airport code for Karonga Airport?
Karonga Airport has an IATA code of KGJ and an ICAO code of FWKA.
How long is the runway at Karonga Airport?
Karonga Airport's longest runway is about 1280 m (4200 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Karonga Airport have?
Karonga Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Karonga Airport a major airport?
Karonga Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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