AirportLookupSim Database
Back to Search

Reference only — not for real-world navigation.

FLWE

West Five Airport · Lipanda

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,550 ft / 1,082 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
Flight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination

Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.

Welcome to the technical flight briefing for West Five Airport (FLWE), located in Lipanda, Zambia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 3,550 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
West Five Airport
ICAO / IATA
FLWE / —
Municipality
Lipanda
Country
Region
ZM-01 — Western Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
3,550 ft

Pilot Toolbox

External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

🗺️ SkyVector Charts📡 FlightAware Live🌡️ Live METAR🌦️ TAF Forecast🌍 Satellite View

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FLMG
Mongu Airport
200 km / 108 nm
ZM-0045
Kalumbila Airport
218 km / 118 nm
FZQM
Kolwezi Airport
373 km / 202 nm
FLKE
Kasompe Airport
402 km / 217 nm
FYKM
Katima Mulilo Airport
409 km / 221 nm

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