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Likoma Island Airport (FWLK/LIX) — Likoma Island, Malawi

Likoma Island Airport (FWLK/LIX) serves Likoma Island, Malawi. Field elevation is 1600 ft.

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46% Data Complete 24 of 52 points

Missing: Runways, Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 0/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FWLK
Name: Likoma Island Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -12.079787
Longitude: 34.736252
Elevation: 1600 ft
Country: Malawi
Municipality: Likoma Island
IATA Code: LIX
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

No data available

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Malawi Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require permits. Same documentation requirements apply.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers FWLK. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

FWDW Dwangwa Airport 44 NM FWKK Nkhota Kota Airport 57 NM FWUU Mzuzu Airport 57 NM HTLL Liuli Airport 58 NM FWMZ Mzimba Airport 67 NM FQLC Lichinga Airport 78 NM FLLD Lundazi Airport 92 NM FWCS Ntchisi Airport 93 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FWLK require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Likoma Island Airport (Malawi). Permit details for Malawi
Where is FWLK located?: Likoma Island Airport (FWLK) is located in Likoma Island, Malawi.
What is the IATA code for FWLK?: The IATA code for Likoma Island Airport is LIX.

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