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Mfuwe International Airport

IATA MFUICAO FLMF🇿🇲 Mfuwe
Coordinates
13.2589°S, 31.9366°E
Elevation
1,853 ft (565 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
ZM-03
Time zone
Lusaka(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
5.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
17:41
Civil dusk
18:04

About 11h 24m 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 Mfuwe International Airport

Mfuwe International Airport

Mfuwe Airport is an airport serving Mfuwe, a diffuse settlement in Mambwe District in the Eastern Province in Zambia. It serves the tourism industry based on the nearby South Luangwa National Park and other wildlife areas in the Luangwa Valley. It is one of four international airports in Zambia, with seasonal international flights.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 277,349 ft / 2,240 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP120.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mfuwe International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mfuwe International Airport?

The ICAO code for Mfuwe International Airport is FLMF, and its IATA code is MFU.

Where is Mfuwe International Airport located?

Mfuwe International Airport is large airport located in Mfuwe, Zambia, at an elevation of 1,853 ft (565 m).

How many runways does Mfuwe International Airport have?

Mfuwe International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,349 ft / 2,240 m.

Which airlines fly to Mfuwe International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Mfuwe International Airport include Proflight Commuter Services (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Mfuwe International Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Mfuwe International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Mfuwe International Airport in?

Mfuwe International Airport is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mfuwe International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mfuwe International Airport is approximately 5.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mfuwe International Airport?

The nearest airport to Mfuwe International Airport is Kakumbi Airstrip (FLAB), about 15.3 nm to the nw, followed by Lukuzi Airport and Chipata Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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