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Chileka International Airport

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Location & Surroundings

Chileka International Airport is a polygon in Southern Region, Malawi, at 778 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Blantyre, 12 km to the south. The national capital Lilongwe is about 230 km to the northwest.

Also known as: Aéroport international de Chileka · Aeropuerto Internacional de Chileka · Flughafen Chileka · チレカ国際空港 · Luchthaven Chileka · Chileka國際機場

Overview

Chileka International Airport is airport serving Blantyre, Malawi.

It is located in Malawi.

The elevation is around 2,555 foot.

Also known as: BLZ, FWCL

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Image 2010-10-23 11-13-59 Malawi - Chileka.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Malawi
  • Located in Malawi
  • Type airport (AIRP)
  • a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 40' 45" S, 34° 58' 26" E
  • Elevation 778 m (DEM: 773 m)
  • Timezone Africa/Blantyre
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 991 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.2%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Kwacha (MWK)
  • Phone Prefix +265

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

fr
Aéroport international de Chileka
es
Aeropuerto Internacional de Chileka
de
Flughafen Chileka
ja
チレカ国際空港
nl
Luchthaven Chileka
zh
Chileka國際機場
pl
Port lotniczy Blantyre
tr
Chileka Uluslararası Havalimanı
hr
Zračna luka Chileka
tum
Chiŵanja chikulu cha Chileka
ro
Aeroportul Internațional Chileka
zh-Hans
奇莱卡国际机场
zh-Hant
奇萊卡國際機場
vi
Sân bay quốc tế Chileka
tg
Фурудгоҳи бин‌алмилалӣ чилко
cy
Maes Awyr Rhyngwladol Chileka
id
Bandar Udara Internasional Chileka
fa
فرودگاه بین‌المللی چیلکا
fi
Chilekan kansainvälinen lentoasema
ms
Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Chileka

Weather in Chileka International Airport

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chileka International Airport, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 865 W/m2.

Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (168 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 27.8 0.9 168 28 1,014.5 - / 0.00 81 0.0 n/a
6h 22.0 1.9 92 47 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 26.2 3.8 40 42 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 142.4 n/a
18h 33.1 2.0 14 22 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 75 864.6 n/a
Tomorrow 27.8 2.8 82 29 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 2 89.1 n/a
30h 23.8 1.7 93 46 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 27.2 5.0 44 42 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 143.0 n/a
42h 36.1 1.4 353 16 1,008.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 965.2 n/a
Monday 29.3 2.4 85 26 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 250.4 n/a
54h 26.0 2.5 75 32 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
60h 29.2 5.2 36 33 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 145.2 n/a
66h 38.9 1.8 42 14 1,006.4 0.00 / 0.00 29 965.1 n/a
Tuesday 31.4 2.2 103 24 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.00 3 166.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chileka International Airport?
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 865 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chileka International Airport today?
Sunrise around 05:09 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Chileka International Airport?
Local time is 01:41. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chileka International Airport?
Chileka International Airport is a airport.
What is the elevation of Chileka International Airport?
Elevation about 778 m. DEM 773 m.
Where is Chileka International Airport located?
It is at -15.67905, 34.97401 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chileka International Airport in?
It is in Malawi.

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Last updated 2016-05-16
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