Old Lilongwe Airport

FWLE

Lilongwe, MW

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Currently using: FWKI
Weather Source: Kamuzu International Airport (FWKI)
Distance: 12nm / 21km from FWLE

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
10kt
140°
9 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,019
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FWKI 141000Z 14010KT 9000 NSC 27/08 Q1019 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
895 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,722 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,551 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,884 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FWKI 140400Z 1406/1512 08003KT 5000 HZ NSC BECMG 1407/1409 10013KT CAVOK BECMG 1409/1412 09010G18KT FEW035 SCT070 FM141500 07008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 80° 3kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze
15:00Z FM141500
+5h
VFR 70° 8kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
WLE
09
27
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 4,462 ft 98 ft ASP 80°
↑ 5.0kt • ↔ 8.7kt
60° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
 4,615 ft 134 ft GRS 163°
↑ 9.2kt • ↔ 3.9kt
23° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Old Lilongwe Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FWLE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,722 ft MSL

Location

City: Lilongwe
Country: MW
Latitude: -13.966000°
Longitude: 33.701801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,462 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,615 ft
Width: 134 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Old Lilongwe Airport

Old Lilongwe Airport (FWLE) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Lilongwe, MW. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,722 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (09/27, 17/35) with ASP and GRS surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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