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FWCL
Chileka International Airport · Blantyre
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,555 ft / 779 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chileka International Airport (FWCL), located in Blantyre, Malawi. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 2,555 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 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Chileka International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FWCL / BLZ
Municipality
Blantyre
Country
Region
MW-BL — Blantyre District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
2,555 ft
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Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,628 ft / 2,325 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 97° / 277°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 97° / 277°
RWY 10 (97°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (277°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,501 ft / 1,372 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 141° / 321°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 141° / 321°
RWY 15 (141°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (321°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
124.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026