Airport code
BLZ — Chileka International Airport
BLZ is the IATA code for Chileka International Airport, an airport serving Blantyre, Malawi. Its ICAO code is FWCL, and it operates in the Africa/Blantyre time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -15.6791, 34.9740 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2555 ft (779 m).
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About Chileka International Airport
Bakili Muluzi International Airport formerly Chileka International Airport is an international airport in Malawi. It is located approximately 13 km, by road, northwest of Blantyre, the second largest city in the Republic of Malawi and the country's commercial and financial capital. It is Malawi's second international airport, the other being Kamuzu International Airport, in Lilongwe, the nation's capital city.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BLZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FWCL |
| Airport name | Chileka International Airport |
| City | Blantyre |
| Country | Malawi |
| Time zone | Africa/Blantyre (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -15.6791 |
| Longitude | 34.9740 |
| Elevation | 2555 ft (779 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 7,628 ft (2,325 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Chileka International Airport?
The IATA code for Chileka International Airport is BLZ.
What is the ICAO code for Chileka International Airport?
The ICAO code for Chileka International Airport is FWCL.
Where is BLZ airport located?
Chileka International Airport (BLZ) is located in Blantyre, Malawi.
What time zone is BLZ in?
Chileka International Airport operates in the Africa/Blantyre time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to BLZ?
The nearest airport to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) is Chingozi Airport (TET) in Tete, about 150 km away.
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