Airport Code

BLZ

Chileka International Airport

ICAO: FWCL

About Chileka International Airport Airport

Located in Blantyre, Malawi, Chileka International Airport operates under the IATA designation BLZ and ICAO identifier FWCL. The airport is an important hub for passengers arriving in the Blantyre metropolitan area.

Operating within the Africa/Blantyre time zone, this airport is positioned at latitude -15.6791, longitude 34.9740. Other airports in proximity are MAI (Mangochi, 136.7 km), TET (Tete, 150.3 km), CMK (Club Makokola, 153.5 km), MYZ (Monkey Bay, 177.5 km), FXO (Cuamba, 192.6 km), offering additional travel options.

Planning a trip through BLZ? Here you will find live weather data, time zone comparisons, a distance calculator, and links to real-time flight information — everything you need in one place.

Local Time

Africa/Blantyre

Location

Blantyre

Malawi

Coordinates

-15.6791, 34.9740

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Frequently Asked Questions — BLZ

What city is BLZ airport in?

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) is located in Blantyre, Malawi.

What is the ICAO code for Chileka International Airport?

The ICAO code for Chileka International Airport is FWCL. This code is used by air traffic control and airline operations worldwide.

Where is BLZ located?

BLZ is located at latitude -15.679100036621094 and longitude 34.9739990234375 in Blantyre, Malawi.

What timezone is BLZ airport in?

Chileka International Airport operates in the Africa/Blantyre timezone.

What does the airport code BLZ stand for?

The IATA code BLZ is the three-letter identifier assigned to Chileka International Airport by the International Air Transport Association. You will find this code on your boarding pass, luggage tags, and flight booking systems.

What is the difference between BLZ and FWCL?

BLZ is the IATA code (3 letters, used on tickets and baggage) and FWCL is the ICAO code (4 letters, used by pilots and air traffic control) for Chileka International Airport.

What is the weather like at BLZ airport?

You can check the current weather conditions at BLZ airport at the top of this page. We provide real-time temperature data powered by Open-Meteo.

What airports are near BLZ?

The closest airports to BLZ are: MAI (Mangochi, 136.7 km), TET (Tete, 150.3 km), CMK (Club Makokola, 153.5 km), MYZ (Monkey Bay, 177.5 km), FXO (Cuamba, 192.6 km).