Kasungu Airport (KBQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Kasungu Airport (IATA: KBQ · ICAO: FWKG) is a small airport serving Kasungu, Malawi. It lies at 13.0146° S, 33.4686° E, 3470 ft (1058 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kasungu Airport
Kasungu Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kasungu in Malawi. It is identified by the IATA code KBQ and the ICAO code FWKG. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kasungu Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 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 3470 ft (1058 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Dwangwa Airport (DWA) about 91 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 ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Kasungu Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kasungu Airport
Where is Kasungu Airport located?
Kasungu Airport is located in Kasungu, Malawi. Its coordinates are 13.0146° S, 33.4686° E.
What is the airport code for Kasungu Airport?
Kasungu Airport has an IATA code of KBQ and an ICAO code of FWKG.
How long is the runway at Kasungu Airport?
Kasungu Airport's longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Kasungu Airport have?
Kasungu Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kasungu Airport a major airport?
Kasungu Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Kasungu Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →