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Small airport

Chama Airstrip

ICAO ZM-0047Local FLAM🇿🇲 Chama
Coordinates
11.2382°S, 33.1607°E
Elevation
2,560 ft (780 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZM-10
Time zone
Lusaka(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:46
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
17:40
Civil dusk
18:02

About 11h 31m 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 Chama Airstrip

Chama Airstrip is a small airport in Chama, Zambia. It sits at an elevation of 2,560 ft (780 m). It observes Africa/Lusaka local time. The nearest airport is Mzimba Airport (FWMZ), about 47.1 nm to the se.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chama Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chama Airstrip located?

Chama Airstrip is small airport located in Chama, Zambia, at an elevation of 2,560 ft (780 m).

What time zone is Chama Airstrip in?

Chama Airstrip is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Chama Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chama Airstrip is approximately 3.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chama Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Chama Airstrip is Mzimba Airport (FWMZ), about 47.1 nm to the se, followed by Mzuzu Airport and Chifunda Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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