Chileka International Airport

FWCL / BLZ

Blantyre, MW

Last Updated
Jan 17, 15:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
5kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,011
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FWCL 171500Z 14005KT 9999 FEW020CB SCT025 BKN070 24/19 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,555ft
FEW 2,000ft AGL (CB)
SCT 2,500ft AGL
BKN 7,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,555ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,055ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,555ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
926 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,555 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,620 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,313 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FWCL 170900Z 1712/1818 03012KT 9999 SCT025 SCT030 PROB30 TEMPO 1712/1714 02010KT 9999 -RA FEW020CB SCT025 BKN080 FM171500 04005KT 9999 FEW020 SCT025 PROB30 TEMPO 1809/1814 02010KT 9999 -RA FEW020CB BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WCL
10 ✈️
28
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
7,628 ft 98 ft ASP 97°
↑ 3.8kt ↔ 3.2kt
40° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
4,501 ft 98 ft ASP 141°
↑ 4.9kt ↔ 0.9kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Chileka International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FWCL
IATA Code: BLZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,555 ft MSL

Location

City: Blantyre
Country: MW
Latitude: -15.679100°
Longitude: 34.973999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 7,628 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,501 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Chileka International Airport

Chileka International Airport (FWCL/BLZ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Blantyre, MW. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,555 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (10/28, 15/33) with ASP 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.