Mzuzu Airport

FWUU / ZZU

Mzuzu, MW

Last Updated
Jan 6, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 1371 hours ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
12 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
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: 4,115 ft
BKN 2,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,515 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 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 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°
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
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

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Mzuzu Airport

Overview

Mzuzu Airport serves the northern region of Malawi, located in the city of Mzuzu at an elevation of 4,115 feet above mean sea level. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the surrounding highland area, supporting regional commercial and utility aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Situated at a significant elevation of 4,115 ft MSL, pilots should anticipate potential performance considerations related to higher altitude operations. The airport's geographic location suggests potential for variable weather conditions typical of Malawi's highland regions, with potential temperature and density altitude impacts on aircraft performance.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (17/35) constructed with bituminous surface, measuring 4,291 feet in length. Its positioning at 11.4447° South latitude and 34.0118° East longitude places it in a terrain-varied region that may present unique visual navigation challenges for approaching aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 offers a directional alignment that could provide some wind gradient advantages depending on prevailing regional wind patterns. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and obstacle assessments given the airport's elevated position and surrounding geographical characteristics, ensuring appropriate approach and departure planning.

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.

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.