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Mzimba Airport (FWMZ) — Mzimba, Malawi

Mzimba Airport (FWMZ) serves Mzimba, Malawi. Field elevation is 4440 ft.

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44% Data Complete 23 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 2/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FWMZ
Name: Mzimba Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -11.883
Longitude: 33.617001
Elevation: 4440 ft
Country: Malawi
Municipality: Mzimba
IATA Code: N/A
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 FWMZ. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

FLLD Lundazi Airport 35 NM FWUU Mzuzu Airport 35 NM FWDW Dwangwa Airport 49 NM FWLK Likoma Island Airport 67 NM FWKG Kasungu Airport 68 NM FWKK Nkhota Kota Airport 73 NM FWLP Lifupa Airport 75 NM HTLL Liuli Airport 76 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FWMZ require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Mzimba Airport (Malawi). Permit details for Malawi
Where is FWMZ located?: Mzimba Airport (FWMZ) is located in Mzimba, Malawi.

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