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FWSU

Nchalo Sucoma Airport · Nchalo

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
230 ft / 70 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 4,100 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nchalo Sucoma Airport (FWSU), located in Nchalo, 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 230 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Nchalo Sucoma Airport
ICAO / IATA
FWSU / —
Municipality
Nchalo
Country
Region
MW-CK — Chikwawa District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
230 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,100 ft / 1,250 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 15
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FWCL
Chileka International Airport
66 km / 36 nm
FQTT
Chingozi Airport
133 km / 72 nm
FQQL
Quelimane Airport
276 km / 149 nm
FWKIILS
Kamuzu International Airport
300 km / 162 nm
FVMT
Mutoko Airport
314 km / 170 nm

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