Old Lilongwe Airport

FWLE

Lilongwe, MW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 10 hours ago
17:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
8 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FWKI 041700Z 09008KT 9999 FEW020CB 22/19 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,722 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,722 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
893 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,722 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,610 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,343 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FWKI 041600Z 0418/0524 09006KT 9999 SCT023 BECMG 0418/0420 SCT021 FM050200 10005KT 9999 BKN018 BKN080 BECMG 0508/0510 09006KT 8000 -RA FEW022CB BKN023 BKN070 TEMPO 0512/0515 09004KT 7000 -TSRA FEW024CB BKN025 BKN070 BECMG 0518/0520 09006KT 9999 SCT022
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR 90° 6 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 2,300 ft
Light Rain
12:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR 90° 4 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
WLE
09 ✈️
27
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
 4,462 ft 98 ft ASP 80°
↑ 8.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
17/35 4,615 ft 134 ft GRS 163°
↑ 2.3 kt • ↔ 7.7 kt
73° 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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
90°@8kt
Density Alt
3722ft, 22°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

FWKI VFR
Kamuzu International Airport
12nm
21km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Old Lilongwe Airport

Old Lilongwe Airport (FWLE) is located in Lilongwe, MW at an elevation of 3,722 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (09/27, 17/35), with the longest at 4,615 feet.

Airport Overview

Old Lilongwe Airport serves Lilongwe in MW. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (09/27, 17/35) with asp and grs surfaces. The longest runway measures 4,615 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3722 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 FWLE, 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 FWLE

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for high elevation ops
Field elev: 3,722 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.