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FWZA

Zomba Airport · Zomba

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,650 ft / 808 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 4,100 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Zomba Airport (FWZA), located in Zomba, 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 2,650 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 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Zomba Airport
ICAO / IATA
FWZA / —
Municipality
Zomba
Country
Region
MW-ZO — Zomba District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
2,650 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,100 ft / 1,250 m
Runway Width: 55 ft / 17 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 78.5° / 258.5°
RWY 09 (78.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (258.5°)
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
55 km / 30 nm
FQTT
Chingozi Airport
203 km / 110 nm
FQLC
Lichinga Airport
235 km / 127 nm
FWKIILS
Kamuzu International Airport
248 km / 134 nm
FQQL
Quelimane Airport
317 km / 171 nm

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