VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Chileka International Airport

Large International Airport · Blantyre, BL, Malawi

Conditions are good for visual flight at Chileka International Airport. It's 86°F with 33% humidity. Winds from 050° at 4 kt.

ICAOFWCLIATABLZ

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC+2--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation2,555ft779 m

Longest runway7,628ft2,325 m

Runways21 lighted

Coordinates-15.68, 34.9715°40'37.9"S 34°58'20.3"E

ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 2 h 55 min ago

This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.

86°F30°C · Dew 54°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

050° @ 4 kt

Visibility6+ sm
CeilingUnlimited
Humidity33%
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Pressure1016 hPa
GustsNone

Few 3,000′Scattered 7,000′

Conditions are good for visual flight at Chileka International Airport. It's 86°F with 33% humidity. Winds from 050° at 4 kt.

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR FWCL 281600Z 05004KT 9999 FEW030 SCT070 30/12 Q1016 NOSIG

Decoded — plain language

Wind050° @ 4 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature86°F / 30°C

Dew point54°F · 33% RH

Altimeter30.00 inHg

CeilingUnlimited

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 3,000′, Scattered 7,000′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 16:00Z·Chileka Intl, S, MW·2 h 55 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Mon 12:00Z – Tue 18:00Z

InitialMon 12:00Zuntil Tue 04:00Z
VFRWind030° @ 16 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
Now
BecomingTue 04:00Zuntil Tue 13:00Z
VFRWind110° @ 7 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 2,500′WeatherNo significant weather
30% temporaryTue 08:00Zuntil Tue 12:00Z
MVFRVis4.3 smSkyFew 2,500′, Broken 3,000′WeatherLight thunderstorm with rain
FromTue 13:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
MVFRWind120° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 2,500′, Broken 3,000′

RAW

TAF FWCL 280900Z 2812/2918 03016KT CAVOK
  BECMG 2904/2906 11007KT FEW025
  PROB30 TEMPO 2908/2912 7000 -TSRA FEW025CB BKN030
  FM291300 12010KT 9999 FEW025CB BKN030

Issued 28 Sep 2026 09:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

10/28

Headwind3 kt

Crosswind3 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind3 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

2 total

10/28◐ lit

7,628 ft2,325 × 98 ft · Asphalt

15/33

4,501 ft1,372 × 98 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

2 listed

Tower118.10

Approach124.90

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

ChilekaNDB

253 kHz0.9 NM251° W

ChilekaNDB

356 kHz1.1 NM280° W

VCL

ChilekaVOR-DME

113.30 MHz3.2 NM274° W

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point