Mzuzu Airport

FWUU / ZZU

Mzuzu, MW

Last Updated
Jan 6, 10:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
12kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,017
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FWUU 061000Z 30012KT 9999 BKN024 26/19 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,115ft
BKN 2,400ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,515ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
880 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,115 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,003 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,311 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.2°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WUU
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
4,291 ft 62 ft BIT 161°
↑ 7.7kt ↔ 9.2kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Mzuzu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FWUU
IATA Code: ZZU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,115 ft MSL

Location

City: Mzuzu
Country: MW
Latitude: -11.444700°
Longitude: 34.011799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 4,291 ft
Width: 62 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

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About Mzuzu Airport

Mzuzu Airport (FWUU/ZZU) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Mzuzu, MW. The facility operates at an elevation of 4,115 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (17/35) with BIT 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.