BLZ Airport Code, Chileka International Airport
BLZ is the IATA code for Chileka International Airport, the main international gateway for Blantyre, Malawi. Airlines and booking systems use BLZ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FWCL. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 15.68° S, 34.97° E.
What is the Blantyre airport code?
The airport code for Chileka International Airport is BLZ. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code FWCL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1343 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FWCL begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
Where is BLZ?
Chileka International Airport serves Blantyre, Malawi. The runways sit at 2555 ft (779 m) elevation.
Runways at BLZ
It has 2 runways. The longest is 7,628 ft (2.33 km), designated 10/28.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Blantyre?
The IATA airport code for Chileka International Airport in Blantyre is BLZ. Its ICAO code is FWCL.
What is the 3-letter code for Blantyre?
The 3-letter IATA code for Chileka International Airport in Blantyre is BLZ.
What airport is BLZ?
BLZ is Chileka International Airport, located in Blantyre, Malawi.
What country is BLZ in?
BLZ (Chileka International Airport) is in Malawi.
Where is BLZ airport located?
Chileka International Airport (BLZ) is in Blantyre, Malawi, at coordinates -15.67719, 34.97232.
What is the ICAO code for Chileka International Airport?
The ICAO code for Chileka International Airport is FWCL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BLZ.
What is the difference between BLZ and FWCL?
BLZ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FWCL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Chileka International Airport.
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