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Small airport

Nchalo Sucoma Airport

ICAO FWSU🇲🇼 Nchalo
Coordinates
16.2693°S, 34.8772°E
Elevation
230 ft (70 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
MW-CK
Time zone
Blantyre(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
9.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:47
Sunrise
06:10
Sunset
17:24
Civil dusk
17:47

About 11h 14m 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 Nchalo Sucoma Airport

Sucoma Airport is an airport serving the Nchalo Sugar Estate and the town of Nchalo, Republic of Malawi. The runway marked length is 800 meters, but it has overruns totals 1190 meters.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 334,100 ft / 1,250 m75 ftAsphaltLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LILONGWE CONTROL AREAClass ACTAFL145FL999
CHILEKA TMAClass CTMA7500 ft MSLFL145
R410Class CAirway7000 ft MSLFL145
LILONGWE FIR FWLL1Class GFIRGNDFL999
FWR7 LENGWE NATIONAL PARKClass GRestrictedGND1500 ft GND

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 Nchalo Sucoma Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nchalo Sucoma Airport?

The ICAO code for Nchalo Sucoma Airport is FWSU.

Where is Nchalo Sucoma Airport located?

Nchalo Sucoma Airport is small airport located in Nchalo, Malawi, at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).

How many runways does Nchalo Sucoma Airport have?

Nchalo Sucoma Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,100 ft / 1,250 m.

What time zone is Nchalo Sucoma Airport in?

Nchalo Sucoma Airport is in the Africa/Blantyre time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Nchalo Sucoma Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nchalo Sucoma Airport is approximately 9.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nchalo Sucoma Airport?

The nearest airport to Nchalo Sucoma Airport is Ngabu Airport (FWNB), about 13.8 nm to the s, followed by Bangula Airport and Chileka International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Nchalo Sucoma Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.