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Chilumba Private Airport · Chilumba

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,611 ft / 491 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chilumba Private Airport (FWCB), located in Chilumba, Malawi. 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 1,611 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 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Chilumba Private Airport
ICAO / IATA
FWCB / —
Municipality
Chilumba
Country
Region
MW-KR — Karonga District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,611 ft

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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).

FWKA
Karonga Airport
66 km / 36 nm
FWUU
Mzuzu Airport
115 km / 62 nm
HTGW
Songwe Airport
200 km / 108 nm
FWDW
Dwangwa Airport
231 km / 125 nm
FQLC
Lichinga Airport
334 km / 180 nm

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