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FWKI

Kamuzu International Airport · Lumbadzi

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
4,035 ft / 1,230 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (LUMBADZI TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 11,614 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kamuzu International Airport (FWKI), located in Lumbadzi, 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 4,035 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Kamuzu International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FWKI / LLW
Municipality
Lumbadzi
Country
Region
MW-LI — Lilongwe District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
4,035 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,614 ft / 3,540 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 130.9° / 310.9°
RWY 14 (130.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (310.9°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-LLW | CRS: 326°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
128.00 MHz
RDR RADAR
124.70 MHz
TWR LUMBADZI TWR
118.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FWDW
Dwangwa Airport
146 km / 79 nm
FQLC
Lichinga Airport
170 km / 92 nm
FLMF
Mfuwe Airport
208 km / 112 nm
FWCL
Chileka International Airport
246 km / 133 nm
FQTT
Chingozi Airport
258 km / 139 nm

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