SearchLarge airportScheduled service
Chileka International Airport (BLZ)
Blantyre, Blantyre District, Malawi
- IATA
- BLZ
- ICAO
- FWCL
- Local time
- --:--
- Elevation
- 779 m (2,555 ft)
- Longest runway
- 2,325 m (7,628 ft)
- Runways
- 2
Chileka International Airport is a large airport in Blantyre, Blantyre District, Malawi. Its IATA code is BLZ and its ICAO code is FWCL. It has scheduled passenger service. Its longest runway is 2,325 m (7,628 ft).
Location
- Type
- Large airport, scheduled service
- Serves
- Blantyre
- Region
- Blantyre District
- Country
- Malawi
- Coordinates
- 15°40′38″S 34°58′20″E
-15.67719, 34.97232 · Map - Elevation
- 779 m (2,555 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Blantyre
- Wikipedia
- Chileka International Airport
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,325 m (7,628 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) | Asphalt | Yes |
| 15/33 | 1,372 m (4,501 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) | Asphalt | No |
Radio Frequencies 2
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 124.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
Navigation Aids within 60 km 3
| Ident | Name | Type | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | Chileka | NDB | 253 kHz | 2 km |
| NC | Chileka | NDB | 356 kHz | 2 km |
| VCL | Chileka | VOR-DME | 113.30 MHz | 6 km |
Data last refreshed 30 September 2026. Not for navigation. About the data.