Location & Surroundings
Karonga Airport is a polygon in Northern Region, Malawi, at 537 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karonga, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Lilongwe is about 445 km to the south.
Also known as: Port lotniczy Karonga · Фурудгоҳи корунго · Lapangan Terbang Karonga · فرودگاه کارونگا · Aeroportul Karonga · Karonga
Overview
Karonga Airport is airport in Malawi.
It is located in Malawi.
The elevation is around 537 metre.
Also known as: KGJ, FWKA
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
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Coordinates
9° 57' 13" S, 33° 53' 35" E
- Elevation 537 m (DEM: 536 m)
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,211 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:34
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Alternate Names
pl
Port lotniczy Karonga
tg
Фурудгоҳи корунго
ms
Lapangan Terbang Karonga
fa
فرودگاه کارونگا
ro
Aeroportul Karonga
Weather in Karonga Airport
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karonga Airport, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 30.0 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 916 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
4.2 m/s S (159 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 26.1 | 4.2 | 159 | 52 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 2.0 | 145 | 63 | 1,013.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 2.0 | 114 | 50 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 116.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.0 | 4.7 | 75 | 43 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 916.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 0.7 | 184 | 63 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 203.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.2 | 282 | 60 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 2.7 | 120 | 49 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 113.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.0 | 3.2 | 87 | 43 | 1,008.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 66 | 882.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.9 | 1.1 | 192 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 13 | 100.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 260 | 60 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 2.3 | 105 | 47 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 125.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.0 | 4.1 | 70 | 40 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 936.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.4 | 1.6 | 233 | 59 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 238.3 | 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 Karonga Airport?
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 30.0 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 916 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 Karonga Airport today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Karonga Airport?
Local time is 02:34. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karonga Airport?
Karonga Airport is a airport.
What is the elevation of Karonga Airport?
Elevation about 537 m. DEM 536 m.
Where is Karonga Airport located?
It is at -9.95357, 33.89302 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karonga Airport in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)