Airport codes in Malawi
Malawi has 12 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 5 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) in Lumbadzi.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLW | FWKI | Kamuzu International Airport | Lumbadzi | Large airport |
| BLZ | FWCL | Chileka International Airport | Blantyre | Large airport |
| DWA | FWDW | Dwangwa Airport | Dwangwa | Medium airport |
| KGJ | FWKA | Karonga Airport | Karonga | Medium airport |
| ZZU | FWUU | Mzuzu Airport | Mzuzu | Medium airport |
| CEH | FWCD | Chelinda Airfield | - | Small airport |
| CMK | FWCM | Club Makokola Airport | Club Makokola | Small airport |
| KBQ | FWKG | Kasungu Airport | Kasungu | Small airport |
| LIX | FWLK | Likoma Island Airport | Likoma Island | Small airport |
| MYZ | FWMY | Monkey Bay Airport | Monkey Bay | Small airport |
| LMB | FWSM | Salima Airport | Salima | Small airport |
| VUU | - | Mvuu Camp Airport | Liwonde National Park | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Malawi start with F
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 11 of the 12 Malawi airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with F, the prefix assigned to southern Africa. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Malawi by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Small airport | 7 |
| Medium airport | 3 |
| Large airport | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What do Malawi ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Malawi start with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa. 11 of the 12 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Malawi?
Malawi has 12 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), ICAO FWKI. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Malawi?
The busiest airport in Malawi is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) in Lumbadzi.
How many airports does Malawi have?
Malawi has 12 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 5 of which have a full page here.