Mzuzu Airport (FWUU)
Medium airport · Mzuzu, Mzimba District, Malawi
Airport data
| Name | Mzuzu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FWUU |
| IATA | ZZU |
| Elevation | 4,115 ft (1254 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 11°26'41" E 34°0'42" -11.44470, 34.01180 |
| Location | Mzuzu, Mzimba District, Malawi |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,291 ft (1308 m) | 62 ft | BIT | No |
Mzuzu Airport at a glance
Mzuzu Airport is a medium airport in Mzuzu, Mzimba District, Malawi, known to airline systems as ZZU. The field elevation of 4,115 ft (1254 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FWUU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 4,291 ft (1308 m) of bit surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FWUU 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 Mzuzu 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 | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Karonga Airport | FWKA | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Lichinga Airport | FQLC | 245 km (132 NM) |
| Kamuzu International Airport | FWKI | 262 km (141 NM) |
| Songwe Airport | HTGW | 292 km (158 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mzuzu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,115 ft field elevation of Mzuzu 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 Mzuzu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mzuzu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mzuzu Airport is FWUU, and its IATA code is ZZU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mzuzu Airport above sea level?
Mzuzu Airport sits at an elevation of 4,115 feet (1254 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mzuzu Airport located?
The airport lies at -11.4447, 34.0118 — in Mzuzu, Mzimba District, Malawi, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dwangwa Airport, about 120 km away.
Does FWUU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FWUU 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 Mzuzu Airport?
Mzuzu Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,291 ft (1308 m) with a BIT surface.