What is the tower frequency at FWCL?

The tower frequency at Chileka Intl is 118.1 MHz.

Does FWCL require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Chileka Intl (Malawi).

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Chileka Intl

Chileka Intl (FWCL/BLZ) serves Blantyre, Malawi. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (10/28, 15/33). Field elevation is 2555 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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67% Data Complete 35 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 4/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FWCL
Name: Chileka Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -15.6791
Longitude: 34.973999
Elevation: 2555 ft
Country: Malawi
Municipality: Blantyre
IATA Code: BLZ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
Distance from City: 12.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 7628 X 98
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 4501 X 98
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Malawi Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require permits. Same documentation requirements apply.

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Nearby Airports

FWZA Zomba Airport 30 NM FWSU Nchalo Sucoma Airport 36 NM FWNB Ngabu Airport 50 NM FWBG Bangula Airport 55 NM FQUG Ulongwe Airport 69 NM FWMG Mangochi Airport 74 NM FWSJ Nsanje Airport 76 NM FQTT Chingozi Airport 81 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at FWCL?: The tower frequency at Chileka Intl is 118.1 MHz.
Does FWCL require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Chileka Intl (Malawi).

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