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FWKA
Karonga Airport · Karonga
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,765 ft / 538 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 118.10 MHz (A/G VOICE RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 4,200 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Karonga Airport (FWKA), located in Karonga, Malawi. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,765 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.
Full Name
Karonga Airport
ICAO / IATA
FWKA / KGJ
Municipality
Karonga
Country
Region
MW-KR — Karonga District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,765 ft
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Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,200 ft / 1,280 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 138° / 318°
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 138° / 318°
RWY 14 (138°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (318°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G A/G VOICE RDO
118.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026