Mchinji Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 11h 23m 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 Mchinji Airport
Mchinji Airport is an airport serving the city of Mchinji, Republic of Malawi.
Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
FWMCLive 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 CONTROL AREA | Class A | CTA | FL145 | FL999 |
| LILONGWE FIR FWLL1 | Class G | FIR | GND | 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 Mchinji Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Mchinji Airport?
The ICAO code for Mchinji Airport is FWMC.
Where is Mchinji Airport located?
Mchinji Airport is small airport located in Mchinji, Malawi, at an elevation of 3,901 ft (1,189 m).
What time zone is Mchinji Airport in?
Mchinji Airport is in the Africa/Blantyre time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Mchinji Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Mchinji Airport is approximately 5.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Mchinji Airport?
The nearest airport to Mchinji Airport is Chipata Airport (CIP), about 23.3 nm to the nw, followed by Mponongo Airstrip and Lifupa Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Mchinji Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.