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Likoma Island Airport

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Location & Surroundings

Likoma Island Airport is an island in Northern Region, Malawi, at 496 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Metangula, 69 km to the south. The national capital Lilongwe is about 235 km to the southwest.

Overview

Likoma Airport is airport in Malawi.

It is located in Northern Region, Malawi.

The elevation is around 1,632 foot.

Also known as: LIX, FWLK, Likoma Island Airport

Basic Data

  • Country Malawi
  • Located in Northern Region
  • 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
    12° 4' 54" S, 34° 44' 10" E
  • Elevation DEM: 496 m
  • Timezone Africa/Blantyre
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 954 p/km²
  • Built-up 5.6%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Kwacha (MWK)
  • Phone Prefix +265

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Weather in Likoma Island Airport

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

Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 28.0 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 942 W/m2.

Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SE (148 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 26.5 2.9 148 58 1,014.2 - / 0.00 16 0.0 n/a
6h 25.5 2.1 77 58 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 18 0.0 n/a
12h 25.7 4.8 76 55 1,016.9 0.09 / 0.09 0 131.4 n/a
18h 28.0 2.0 18 56 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 941.6 n/a
Tomorrow 26.8 1.9 177 60 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 239.2 n/a
30h 26.2 4.3 80 57 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
36h 26.4 5.0 67 56 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 132.8 n/a
42h 28.2 2.1 349 58 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 942.3 n/a
Monday 27.0 2.8 8 61 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 3 239.4 n/a
54h 26.8 2.2 120 55 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
60h 27.3 4.4 81 55 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 2 134.0 n/a
66h 28.8 2.7 332 57 1,007.9 0.00 / 0.00 44 948.0 n/a
Tuesday 27.7 2.3 170 59 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 240.8 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 Likoma Island Airport?
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 28.0 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 942 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 Likoma Island Airport today?
Sunrise around 05:13 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Likoma Island Airport?
Local time is 01:54. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Likoma Island Airport?
Likoma Island Airport is a airport.
What is the elevation of Likoma Island Airport?
DEM 496 m.
Where is Likoma Island Airport located?
It is at -12.08167, 34.73611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Likoma Island Airport in?
It is in Malawi.

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Last updated 2013-12-15
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