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Chileka International Airport

FWCL / BLZ

Blantyre, MW

Last Updated

Nov 2, 15:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

15:00Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

34°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 8°C

11kt

90°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,015

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FWCL 021500Z 09011KT 9999 FEW032 34/08 Q1015 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 2,555ft

FEW 3,200ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

3,200ft

AGL (Above Ground)

5,755ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,015 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

930 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (2,555 ft)

Pressure Alt

2,502 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 5,395 ft (High - Reduced Performance)

ISA Deviation: +24.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF FWCL 020900Z 0212/0318 36015KT 9999 FEW030 BECMG 0214/0216 09010KT NSC PROB30 0302/0303 09005KT 8000 VCFG FEW020 BECMG 0309/0311 09010KT 9999 -TSRA FEW020CB SCT030

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

02:38Z BASE

+0h

VFR 360° 15kt

Visibility: 10+ km

09:00Z BECMG

+7h

MVFR 90° 10kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Light Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

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WCL

10 ✈️

15 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 10/28 Active: 10	7,628 ft	98 ft	ASP	97°	↑ 10.8kt • ↔ 1.9kt 10° angle
✈️ 15/33 Active: 15	4,501 ft	98 ft	ASP	141°	↑ 5.5kt • ↔ 9.5kt 60° 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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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.