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Ntchisi Airport · Ntchisi

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,301 ft / 1,311 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ntchisi Airport (FWCS), located in Ntchisi, 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 4,301 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 8,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Ntchisi Airport
ICAO / IATA
FWCS / —
Municipality
Ntchisi
Country
Region
MW-NI — Ntchisi District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
4,301 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).

FWKIILS
Kamuzu International Airport
47 km / 25 nm
FWDW
Dwangwa Airport
100 km / 54 nm
FQLC
Lichinga Airport
152 km / 82 nm
FLMF
Mfuwe Airport
209 km / 113 nm
FWUU
Mzuzu Airport
215 km / 116 nm

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