Chileka International Airport is a large airport serving Blantyre, Malawi. Its IATA code is BLZ and its ICAO code is FWCL. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,555 ft (779 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 7,628 ft (2,325 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BLZ
- ICAO code
- FWCL
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 2,555 ft (779 m)
- Coordinates
- -15.6772, 34.9723
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,628 ft · 2,325 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 15/33 | 4,501 ft · 1,372 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Chileka International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TET Tete Airport | Tete, Mozambique | 150 km · 93 mi |
| LLW Kamuzu International Airport | Lumbadzi, Malawi | 246 km · 153 mi |
| VXC Lichinga Airport | Lichinga, Mozambique | 269 km · 167 mi |
| UEL Quelimane Airport | Quelimane, Mozambique | 315 km · 196 mi |
| VPY Chimoio Airport | Chimoio, Mozambique | 420 km · 261 mi |
| MFU Mfuwe International Airport | Mfuwe, Zambia | 423 km · 263 mi |
| BEW Beira International Airport | Beira, Mozambique | 458 km · 285 mi |
| APL Nampula Airport | Nampula, Mozambique | 466 km · 290 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BLZ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 1,356 | 843 | 732 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,059 | 3,144 | 2,732 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,365 | 3,955 | 3,437 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,686 | 4,154 | 3,610 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,751 | 4,816 | 4,185 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,809 | 4,852 | 4,217 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,871 | 4,891 | 4,250 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,218 | 5,106 | 4,437 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,471 | 5,263 | 4,574 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,433 | 6,482 | 5,633 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,302 | 7,023 | 6,103 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,336 | 7,665 | 6,661 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,705 | 7,895 | 6,860 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,666 | 8,492 | 7,379 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,139 | 9,407 | 8,174 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 16,666 | 10,356 | 8,999 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 124.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Chileka International Airport?
The IATA code of Chileka International Airport is BLZ and its ICAO code is FWCL.
Where is Chileka International Airport located?
Chileka International Airport is in Blantyre, Blantyre District, Malawi, at -15.6772, 34.9723.
What time zone is Chileka International Airport in?
Chileka International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Chileka International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 7,628 ft (2,325 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Chileka International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tete Airport (TET), about 150 km (93 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.