Large airport · Blantyre, Malawi
Chileka International Airport
It is located approximately 13 km (7 nmi; 8 mi), by road, northwest of Blantyre, the second largest city in the Republic of Malawi and the country's commercial and financial capital. Its IATA code is BLZ. Its ICAO code is FWCL. It has 2 runways, longest 7,628 ft (ASP). Elevation 2,555 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Blantyre, Malawi |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BLZ |
| ICAO code | FWCL |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 7,628 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 2,555 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 15.6772° S, 34.9723° E |
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What Chileka International Airport is known for
It is located approximately 13 km (7 nmi; 8 mi), by road, northwest of Blantyre, the second largest city in the Republic of Malawi and the country's commercial and financial capital.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Chileka International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Lengwe National Park · Malawi · 50.5 miles away
- Liwonde National Park · Malawi · 63.1 miles away
- Lake Malawi National Park · Malawi · 113.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chileka International Airport?
It is located approximately 13 km (7 nmi; 8 mi), by road, northwest of Blantyre, the second largest city in the Republic of Malawi and the country's commercial and financial capital.
What is the airport code for Chileka International Airport?
Chileka International Airport — its IATA code is BLZ and its ICAO code is FWCL.
Where is Chileka International Airport located?
Chileka International Airport serves Blantyre, Malawi. Its coordinates are 15.6772° S, 34.9723° E.
How high is Chileka International Airport?
Chileka International Airport sits at 2,555 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3015
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chileka_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.