Chitipa Airport
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 11h 36m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Chitipa Airport
Chitipa Airport is an airport serving the town of Chitipa, Republic of Malawi.
Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
FWCTLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILONGWE FIR FWLL1 | Class G | FIR | GND | FL999 |
| LILONGWE FIR FWLL2 | Class G | FIR | 0 ft MSL | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Malawi airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chitipa Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Chitipa Airport?
The ICAO code for Chitipa Airport is FWCT.
Where is Chitipa Airport located?
Chitipa Airport is small airport located in Chitipa, Malawi, at an elevation of 4,270 ft (1,301 m).
What time zone is Chitipa Airport in?
Chitipa Airport is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Chitipa Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Chitipa Airport is approximately 2.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Chitipa Airport?
The nearest airport to Chitipa Airport is Karonga Airport (KGJ), about 40.1 nm to the ese, followed by Isoka Airport and Songwe Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Chitipa Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.