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FWMZ

Mzimba Airport · Mzimba

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,440 ft / 1,353 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mzimba Airport (FWMZ), located in Mzimba, 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 4,440 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
Mzimba Airport
ICAO / IATA
FWMZ / —
Municipality
Mzimba
Country
Region
MW-MZ — Mzimba District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
4,440 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).

FWUU
Mzuzu Airport
65 km / 35 nm
FWDW
Dwangwa Airport
90 km / 49 nm
FWKIILS
Kamuzu International Airport
213 km / 115 nm
FWKA
Karonga Airport
217 km / 117 nm
FQLC
Lichinga Airport
237 km / 128 nm

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