Kasungu Airport

FWKG / KBQ

Kasungu, MW

Last Updated
Mar 7, 06:00Z

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Currently using: FWKI
Weather Source: Kamuzu International Airport (FWKI)
Distance: 50nm / 93km from FWKG

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
06:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
5 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FWKI 070600Z 02005KT 9999 FEW023 SCT070 22/19 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,470 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,770 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,470 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
902 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,470 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,328 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,001 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FWKI 070420Z 0706/0812 07003KT 9999 FEW018 SCT070 BECMG 0708/0710 10010KT 9999 FEW026CB BKN029 TEMPO 0710/0715 07008G18KT 4000 TSRA FEW020CB BKN022 BKN070 TEMPO 0802/0806 VRB02KT 6000 VCFG FEW005 BECMG 0806/0808 06010KT 9999 FEW025CB BKN027
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR 100° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,900 ft
10:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR 70° 8 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 2,200 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
WKG
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
 3,937 ft 57 ft ASP 74°
↑ 2.5 kt • ↔ 4.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kasungu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FWKG
IATA Code: KBQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,470 ft MSL

Location

City: Kasungu
Country: MW
Latitude: -13.014600°
Longitude: 33.468601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 57 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
20°@5kt
Density Alt
3470ft, 22°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

FWDW N/A
Dwangwa Airport
49nm
91km
FWKI VFR
Kamuzu International Airport
50nm
93km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kasungu Airport

Kasungu Airport (FWKG/KBQ) is located in Kasungu, MW at an elevation of 3,470 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 3,937 feet.

Airport Overview

Kasungu Airport serves Kasungu in MW. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (08/26) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 3,937 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3470 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from FWKG, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at FWKG

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for high elevation ops
Field elev: 3,470 ft
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
Pre-Flight Weather Briefing
Complete briefing checklist
View all learning resources →

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.