Mfuwe International Airport (MFU): Codes, Runways & Location
Mfuwe International Airport (IATA: MFU · ICAO: FLMF) is a large airport serving Mfuwe, Zambia. It lies at 13.2589° S, 31.9366° E, 1853 ft (565 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mfuwe International Airport
Mfuwe International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Mfuwe in Zambia. It is identified by the IATA code MFU and the ICAO code FLMF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mfuwe International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2240 m (7349 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 1853 ft (565 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chipata Airport (CIP) 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 ≈ 2,240 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mfuwe International Airport
Where is Mfuwe International Airport located?
Mfuwe International Airport is located in Mfuwe, Zambia. Its coordinates are 13.2589° S, 31.9366° E.
What is the airport code for Mfuwe International Airport?
Mfuwe International Airport has an IATA code of MFU and an ICAO code of FLMF.
How long is the runway at Mfuwe International Airport?
Mfuwe International Airport's longest runway is about 2240 m (7349 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Mfuwe International Airport have?
Mfuwe International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mfuwe International Airport a major airport?
Mfuwe International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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