Chileka International Airport

FWCL / BLZ

Blantyre, MW

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
5kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,016
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FWCL 141500Z 13005KT 9999 SCT025 29/11 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,555ft
SCT 2,500ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,055ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
931 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,555 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,473 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,766 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FWCL 140900Z 1412/1518 31004KT 9999 FEW025 BECMG 1412/1415 27008KT 9999 FEW025 FM141600 13007KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 4kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
WCL
10 ✈️
28
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
 7,628 ft 98 ft ASP 97°
↑ 4.3kt • ↔ 2.5kt
30° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
 4,501 ft 98 ft ASP 141°
↑ 4.7kt • ↔ 1.7kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Chileka International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FWCL
IATA Code: BLZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,555 ft MSL

Location

City: Blantyre
Country: MW
Latitude: -15.679100°
Longitude: 34.973999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 7,628 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,501 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Chileka International Airport

Chileka International Airport (FWCL/BLZ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Blantyre, MW. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,555 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (10/28, 15/33) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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