Karonga Airport

FWKA / KGJ

Karonga, MW

Last Updated
Oct 21, 11:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
20kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,013
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FWKA 211100Z 10020KT 9999 FEW040 33/13 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,765ft
FEW 4,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,765ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
954 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,765 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,771 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,355 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +21.5°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WKA
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
4,200 ft 59 ft ASP 138°
↑ 15.3kt ↔ 12.9kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Karonga Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FWKA
IATA Code: KGJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,765 ft MSL

Location

City: Karonga
Country: MW
Latitude: -9.953571°
Longitude: 33.893264°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,200 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Karonga Airport

Karonga Airport (FWKA/KGJ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Karonga, MW. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,765 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (14/32) 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.