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FWCD

Chelinda Malawi Airport ·

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
7,759 ft / 2,365 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chelinda Malawi Airport (FWCD), located in the region of, 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 7,759 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 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Chelinda Malawi Airport
ICAO / IATA
FWCD / CEH
Municipality
Country
Region
MW-RU — Rumphi District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
7,759 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
67 km / 36 nm
FWUU
Mzuzu Airport
102 km / 55 nm
HTGW
Songwe Airport
190 km / 103 nm
FWDW
Dwangwa Airport
222 km / 120 nm
FQLC
Lichinga Airport
342 km / 185 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026