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FLCP

Chipata Airport · Chipata

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,360 ft / 1,024 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 4,823 ft · UNKUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chipata Airport (FLCP), located in Chipata, Zambia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 3,360 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Chipata Airport
ICAO / IATA
FLCP / CIP
Municipality
Chipata
Country
Region
ZM-03 — Eastern Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
3,360 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,823 ft / 1,470 m
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type: UNK
Heading: ° / °
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FLMF
Mfuwe Airport
78 km / 42 nm
FWKIILS
Kamuzu International Airport
132 km / 71 nm
FWDW
Dwangwa Airport
203 km / 110 nm
FWUU
Mzuzu Airport
281 km / 152 nm
FQLC
Lichinga Airport
291 km / 157 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026