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Mzuzu Airport (FWUU/ZZU) — Mzuzu, Malawi

At a glance

Runways: 17/35
Elevation: 4,115 ft

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63% Data Complete 33 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FWUU
Name: Mzuzu Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -11.4447
Longitude: 34.011799
Elevation: 4115 ft
Country: Malawi
Municipality: Mzuzu
IATA Code: ZZU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 1308x19m
Surface: BIT
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 118.100 MHz
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 FWUU. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

FWMZ Mzimba Airport 35 NM HTLL Liuli Airport 43 NM FWCD Chelinda Malawi Airport 55 NM FWLK Likoma Island Airport 57 NM FWCB Chilumba Private Airport 62 NM FWDW Dwangwa Airport 65 NM FLEE East Five Airport 65 NM FLLD Lundazi Airport 70 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FWUU require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Mzuzu Airport (Malawi). Permit details for Malawi
Where is FWUU located?: Mzuzu Airport (FWUU) is located in Mzuzu, Malawi.
What is the IATA code for FWUU?: The IATA code for Mzuzu Airport is ZZU.
How long is the runway at FWUU?: The main runway at Mzuzu Airport (17/35) measures 1308x19m.

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