Kamuzu International Airport (FWKI)
Large airport · Lumbadzi, Lilongwe District, Malawi
Airport data
| Name | Kamuzu International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FWKI |
| IATA | LLW |
| Elevation | 4,035 ft (1230 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 13°47'22" E 33°46'52" -13.78940, 33.78100 |
| Location | Lumbadzi, Lilongwe District, Malawi |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 11,614 ft (3540 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kamuzu International Airport at a glance
Kamuzu International Airport is a large airport in Lumbadzi, Lilongwe District, Malawi, known to airline systems as LLW. The field elevation of 4,035 ft (1230 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FWKI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 11,614 ft (3540 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FWKI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kamuzu International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dwangwa Airport | FWDW | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Lichinga Airport | FQLC | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Mfuwe International Airport | FLMF | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Chileka International Airport | FWCL | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Tete Airport | FQTT | 258 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kamuzu International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,035 ft field elevation of Kamuzu International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 5 airports and airfields we list for Malawi — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kamuzu International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kamuzu International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kamuzu International Airport is FWKI, and its IATA code is LLW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kamuzu International Airport above sea level?
Kamuzu International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,035 feet (1230 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kamuzu International Airport located?
The airport lies at -13.7894, 33.7810 — in Lumbadzi, Lilongwe District, Malawi, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dwangwa Airport, about 146 km away.
Does FWKI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FWKI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kamuzu International Airport?
Kamuzu International Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 11,614 ft (3540 m) with a ASP surface.